Top 8 Starting Lineups?

Possible line ups for the top ranked 8 nations

FRANCE

GK: Hugo Lloris

RB: Benjamin Pavard CB: Raphael Varane CB: Presnel Kimpembe LB: Lucas Hernandez

DM: N’Golo Kante CM: Paul Pogba CM: Adrien Rabiot

RW: Antoine Griezmann LW: Kylian Mbappe STI: Karim Benzema

France are currently favourites for Euro 2020 - and you can see why.

The back-four is solid, with Bayern Munich duo Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard providing quality at full-back.

A midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Adrien Rabbit provides a lovely balance, with the returning Karim Benzema flanked by Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.

ENGLAND

GK: Jordan Pickford

RB: Kyle Walker CB: John Stones CB: Harry Maguire LB: Luke Shaw

DM: Declan Rice CM: Jordan Henderson CM: Mason Mount

LW: Phil Foden RW: Marcus Rashford ST: Harry Kane

Gareth Southgate has so many options but we reckon he should go 4-3-3 rather than wing-backs.

However Harry Maguire would be a big loss if he is still injured.

We think Kyle Walker will get the nod at right-back. If fit, Jordan Henderson should take his place in midfield as Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford play either side of Harry Kane.

That’ll mean no Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish or Jadon Sancho.

BELGIUM

GK: Thibaut Courtois

CB: Toby Alderweireld CB: Jason Denayer CB: Jan Vertonghen

RM: Thomas Meunier CM: Youri Tielemans CM: Axel Witsel LM: Thorgan Hazard

LW: Eden Hazard RW: Kevin De Bruyne ST: Romelu Lukaku

The three central defenders for Belgium may not scream European Championship winners but just look at the quality ahead of them.

Youri Tielemans and Axel Witsel provide a solid base in midfield, with Thomas Meunier and Thorgan Hazard helping out both defensively and offensively.

And just look at the front three. It’s a scary thought if Eden Hazard can capture his very best form but KDB may not feature after his facial injury.

GERMANY

GK: Manuel Neuer

RB: Lukas Klostermann CB: Niklas Süle CB: Antonio Rudiger LB: Marcel Halstenberg

CM: Joshua Kimmich CM: Toni Kroos CM: Ilkay Gündogan

RW: Leroy Sane LW: Timo Werner ST: Serge Gnabry

Germany have quality everywhere you look and will surely fancy their chances of winning the tournament.

A midfield three of Joshua Kimmich, Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gündogan is mouth-watering - and that’s with Leon Goretzka missing out.

There’s no room for Kai Havertz either, with Timo Werner, Leroy Sane either side of Serge Gnabry.

SPAIN

GK: Unai Simon

RB: Marcos Llorente CB: Pau Torres CB: Aymeric Laporte LB: Jordi Alba

DM: Rodri CM: Thiago CM: Koke

RW: Ferran Torres LW: Dani Olmo ST: Alvaro Morata

This Spain squad isn’t quite as strong as we’ve seen at previous international tournaments but it’s still capable of going all the way.

Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simon could get the nod ahead of David De Gea in goal while the call-up of Aymeric Laporte could be crucial.

Pedri could well take the place of Thiago in midfield but the Liverpool man finished the season brilliantly. The Barca youngster could also replace either Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo.

Alvaro Morta will lead the line.

PORTUGAL

GK: Rui Patricio

RB: Joao Cancelo CB: Jose Fonte CB: Ruben Dias LB: Raphael Guerreiro

CM: Danilo Pereira CM: Joao Moutinho CM: Bruno Fernandes

LW: Joao Felix RW: Bernardo Silva ST: Cristiano Ronaldo

We can’t help but feel Portugal have a fantastic chance of upsetting the odds this summer - it’s just a shame for them they find themselves in the group of death alongside France and Germany.

Three of the back four won league titles this season, with only Borussia Dortmund’s Raphael Guerreiro the exception

There are plenty of options in midfield but we’ve opted for new Paris Saint-Germain signing Danilo Pereira and Wolves’ Joao Moutinho alongside Bruno Fernandes. The likes of William Carvalho, Ruben Neves and Renato Sanches are other options.

It’s a similar story in attack with Diogo Jota, Pedro Neto and Andre Silva just some of the names missing out for Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo.

ITALY

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma

RB: Alessandro Florenzi CB: Leonardo Bonucci CB: Giorgio Chiellini LB: Emerson

DM: Jorginho CM: Manuel Locatelli CM: Nicolo Barella

RW: Federico Chiesa LW: Lorenzo Insigne ST: Ciro Immobile

This isn’t a vintage Italy side but could they potentially be dark horses this summer?

Their defence is full of experience with 34-year-old Leonardo Bonucci and 36-year-old Giorgio Chiellini.

There is a lovely balance in midfield with Jorginho dictating play, the all-action Nicolo Barella and the energy of Manuel Locatelli.

And there are certainly goals in front-three with Immobile leading the line.

NETHERLANDS

GK: Jasper Cillessen

RB: Denzel Dumfries CB: Matthijs de Ligt CB: Stefan de Vrij LB: Daley Blind

CM: Donny van de Beek CM: Frenkie de Jong CM: Georginio Wijnaldum

RW: Donyell Malen LW: Memphis Depay ST: Luuk de Jong

The Netherlands will be without their captain, Virgil van Dijk, but still have a solid defensive partnership of Matthijs de Ligt and Stefan de Vrij.

Frenkie de Jong could be one of the stars of the tournament, with Donny van de Beek looking to show Manchester United fans what he’s all about - although both Davy Klaassen and Marten de Roon will be looking to take his place.

The front three is fluid and there is plenty of competition with the likes of Steven Berghuis, Steven Bergwijn and Ryan Babel all looking to play.