Alloa Athletic have "healthy competition" within their squad which has the "mentality" to be ready to play when they are called upon.
And manager, Andy Graham, has highlighted one of his most experienced stars as someone who leads from the front in that regard.
Conor Sammon, at the age of 38, has featured 16 times for the Wasps so far this season, making five starts, two of which were in the league.
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The veteran former Heart of Midlothian hitman, capped nine times by the Republic of Ireland, has scored twice this campaign, both in the KDM Evolution Trophy, and Graham acknowledged the value he brings to the table.
"That's a squad mentality," the Wasps boss replied in relation to having players be ready to step into the side when the opportunity arises.
"That's something they've always had, and it starts from the top.
"It starts from Conor Sammon, at 38-years-old, who's played in the Premier League, who's played for his country, and his attitude and his approach to the game.
"Whether he's starting or whether he's on the bench, it's second to none. That does rub off on young players because I know how difficult it can be, when you're not in a starting eleven, and you're looking to play, and you're desperate to play a part.
"There's always a reason for players not playing, there's always a reason for players playing, and there'll be an opportunity for everybody to contribute throughout the season. I think that's really important.
"I'm really lucky that the group of players I've got, that's the way they approach it. They're all in it together. I say that to them all the time.
"It's not an issue with them being angry with me with team selection, but it's important you then support your team-mates, and you show that in the right manner.
"Every one of them do that. I'm very lucky that we've got that, so long may that continue."
Graham continued: "The boys know that if you want to have success in football, you have to have competition for places, but a healthy competition, and that's certainly what we've got.
"We've got young Calum Adamson come in from Rangers and really push those those midfielders, push Kurtis (Roberts), push Stevie (Hetherington), push Scougs (Stefan Scougall).
"That's what you need. If you want to have a successful team, you need guys in the background pushing the guys that are in the team to go and perform, week in, week out.
"When you get injuries, then it's an opportunity for somebody else to come in and stake a claim for that place.
"I felt that we didn't have that last year. I feel we do this year, and it's now about going and delivering on a Saturday."
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