first choice

Even so, the 78-year-old is “making calls” on Gaetz’s behalf and reassuring himself that, even if doesn’t get his first choice as attorney general, “the standard for an acceptable candidate will have shifted so much that the Senate may simply approve his other nominees.”

Craig Gordon was supposed to have played his last game for Scotland in June, but he's first choice again.

Kane is still England's first choice, but Carsley's willingness to use Watkins, and the success of the move, proved he does not have to be the only choice.

Ben Spencer went from first choice to third string in the space of a week.

She was the first choice for leader of just 35% of Conservative MPs and 57% of party members who voted in the leadership race.