In 2014/15 the team included Stockdale, Bruno, Dunk, Kayal ( from January), Stephens, March and Baldock, as well as Ince and Lua Lua, so he wouldn't be playing with strangers.
It's all about maintaining squad depth and togetherness during the second half of the season, rotating the squad when required, covering injuries and suspensions etc..
Ince may be otherwise engaged in February and Towell will definitely be needed soon in the matchday 18 as well as the FA Cup...