Ratchford is one of my fave players from another club. I think he's excellent. I can't believe they bothered bringing russell in who is not great in that position.
He is a decent player who is good at kick returns and a quick ptb, but I think you need more to your game at FB. He rarely passes the ball and I think they've missed the link that Hodgson gave them.
In terms of the thread, definitely Tomkins. If ratchford had played the full season at FB then he would be in front of Hardaker. But he hasn't so it's hard to pick him off one game.