MK Dons came close to promotion last season but fell at crucial times. With some tweaks and improvements though, they could be right in the title fight next term.
We’ve taken a look at some of the areas where MK Dons must sharpen up in order to be contenders.
1. Goalkeeper
The custodian is a key role in Mike Williamson's system. Dons used four keepers last season, but there remains a question mark as to who will keep net next term. Craig MacGillivray and Nathan Harness remain in the squad, but both left on loan in the second-half of the season, while Villa keeper Filip Marschall never filled fans or the team with confidence. Someone between the sticks with that air of calm and the ability to play out will be high on the agenda | Jane russell
2. Defence
As obvious as it sounds, keeping goals out will be key for Dons next season. Shipping far too many in the latter part of the season, Williamson, as a former centre-back himself, will be eager to freshen up his back-line. But the personnel aspect only solves half of the problem | Jane Russell
3. Stronger mentality
Too often last season, Dons folded like a house of cards when put under pressure. Mistakes led to more mistakes and defeat felt more like an inevitability than a possibility. Williamson's new-look Dons will need more backbone and resolve to cope when under the cosh | Jane Russell
4. More goal-scoring options
While there were plenty of players chipping in with goals last season, injury to Max Dean in February left the front-line a little bereft of options. Ellis Harrison and Emre Tezgel netted some helpful strikes but no-one stepped into Dean's shoes until his return. Competition for the striker, should he stay at the club this summer, will be a must | Jane Russell