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      A Dream Team insider reveals their World Cup XI on the eve of kick-off in Qatar

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      TIME to put my cards on the table.Dream Team World Cup scoring officially gets underway on Sunday when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador.
      I’ve tinkered with my XI every day for the last fortnight and I’ve finally settled on a line-up that I’m happy with… for the first week of fixtures at least.
      Please indulge me as I explain my selections…

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      A mini-league winning unit (hopefully)Credit: DREAM TEAM
      I decided to splash the cash on not one, not two, but three premium forwards.
      Donating nearly half my £50million budget to just one position has it’s risks but I’m hoping the sheer firepower three Golden Boot candidates will result in plenty of points.
      Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe look particularly strong picks in the opening week with Argentina taking on Saudi Arabia and France set to face Australia.
      And I got the chequebook out again to recruit Kevin De Bruyne, Dream Team World Cup’s most-expensive midfielder.
      The Manchester City playmaker is averaging a goal involvement every 94.6 minutes in the Premier League this season so surely he’ll have a field day against Canada and Morocco in his first two fixtures?
      I’m not 100% sure than Jamal Musiala is a starter for Germany but he should be as he’s arguably been the best player in the Bundesliga this term.
      The 19-year-old is a prodigious talent and with nine goals and eight assists for Bayern Munich in 2022/23, Hansi Flick will surely build the team around him this winter.
      Bring home the bacon, lads!Credit: getty
      Completing my midfield is Andreas Skov Olsen who scored five goals and provided three assists for Denmark in qualifying.
      The Club Bruges winger is arguably his country’s most consistent goal threat and he’s £1.5m cheaper than Christian Eriksen.
      My expensive forward line meant I had to shop around for some bargains at the back, starting with Sergio Rochet between the sticks.
      From what I can tell, he’s likely to be Uruguay’s first-choice goalkeeper over the experienced Fernando Muslera, which makes him dirt-cheap at £2m.
      Switzerland conceded the fewest goals in European qualifying so I’m hoping for a clean sheet from Ricardo Rodriguez and Silvan Widmir against Cameroon on Thursday morning.
      Granted, this may be a short-sighted strategy as they take on pre-tournament favourites Brazil in their second group game but I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
      Manifesting a Switzerland clean sheet against Cameroon
      Fingers crossed Leander Dendoncker either starts or comes off the bench against Canada as I think he’s reasonably priced at £3m for Belgium regular – I debated Manuel Akanji in this spot but thought three Switzerland defenders would have been overkill.
      Last but by no means least, a defender I’ve had in my XI since the very first draft, Joakim Maehle.
      Denmark’s left-back was brilliant at Euro 2020 and he scored five goals during qualifying – you can’t ask more than that from someone in his position!
      Call me crazy but I fancy Kasper Hjulmand’s side to top Group D above France and make it to the quarter-final stage.
      That could come back to haunt me but I’m willing to back them in the first week at least as people with more knowledge than me aren’t expecting much from Tunisia.
      All I’ve got to do now is resist the urge to make any changes before the action gets underway…

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      Which Dream Team World Cup players are likely to bank HUGE points during the first round of fixtures?

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      THE last thing Dream Team World Cup managers want is to stumble out of the blocks when the football is underway in Qatar.You’ll make life so much easier for yourself if you can get ahead of your mini-league rivals early doors and force them to get funky with their team selections.
      With that in mind, let’s consider which players are most likely to produce plentiful points during the first round of fixtures.

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      A ‘defender’ is the loosest possible senseCredit: getty
      Denzel Dumfries (£4.5m) is confident he’ll be fit enough to start for Netherlands against Senegal and that match-up now looks to be a favourable one for him after Sadio Mane was forced to withdraw from the World Cup through injury.
      The African Cup of Nations champions are not a one-man team by any means but there’s no doubt the Bayern Munich forward was their primary goal threat and so the chance of Louis van Gaal’s side keeping a clean sheet in their opening game have increased.
      The Oranje’s flying wing-back is also a serious threat going forward, he scored two goals and provided an assist in four outings at Euro 2020.
      Argentina vs Saudi Arabia certainly looks like a fixture to target.
      The Copa America holders haven’t lost a game in well over three years and are the pre-tournament second-favourites with most bookmakers.
      All 26 members of the Saudi squad play their club football in their homeland so they’re something of an unknown entity to western audiences but they will have to produce something very special to deny Lionel Messi (£7.5m) and Lautaro Martinez (£5.5m).
      Messi isn’t the only Argentina forward to considerCredit: getty/dream team
      Nothing really needs to said about the former but it may be worth doubling up Argentina attacking assets ahead of Tuesday morning’s fixture – the Inter forward has scored ten goals in his last 15 international appearances.
      Emi Martinez (£4.5m) looks a good shout for a clean sheet too – he’s currently the most-popular goalkeeper in the game by a huge margin.
      France have been disrupted by injuries but still they should overwhelm Australia on Tuesday night.
      Let’s be honest, if Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m) is in the mood there’s not much Graham Arnold’s side can do to stop him – the 23-year-old has scored 19 goals in 20 games for PSG this season.
      And before you make some sarcastic remark about the quality of Ligue 1, just consider how many Aussie defenders would get into the starting line-ups of the French sides Mbappe has put to the sword in recent weeks.
      Looking ahead to Wednesday, Germany and Spain take on Japan and Costa Rice respectively and both European giants will be looking to send a message to the other.
      There are serious question marks about Die Mannschaft at the back but Dream Team World Cup bosses should be tempted by at least one of their midfielders.
      Musiala will win plenty more admirers this winterCredit: getty
      Leroy Sane (£6m) and Serge Gnabry (£5m) are expensive options so perhaps Jamal Musiala (£3.5m) fits the bill better?
      The 19-year-old has arguably been the Bundesliga’s best player this season and there are increasing calls for Hansi Flick to build the national team around him.
      As for Spain, everyone knows Alvaro Morata (£5m) is not the most clinical finisher in the world but he’s a proper No9 who is serviced by a host of technically-gifted playmakers.
      The ex-Chelsea striker may not be one for the latter stages but against Costa Rica he could well be worth a whirl.
      Finally, it may sound obvious but Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) versus Canada looks ripe for a double-digit haul.
      The north Americans have some exciting players in attack, Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David most notably, but their defenders won’t have faced players anywhere near the quality of Man City’s midfield maestro during qualification for this winter’s tournament.

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      99% of Dream Team World Cup gaffers are missing this simple trick ahead of Argentina’s first game

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      WITH the World Cup now just three days away, Dream Team bosses will no doubt be on the hunt for some last-minute tips and tricks.Look no further.
      Every gaffer will be keen to burst out of the blocks and one way to achieve this is to target the favourable match-ups in the first round of fixtures.
      One that immediately jumps out is Argentina v Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning.

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      A little known player named Lionel Messi is one to watch next week…Credit: getty
      Lionel Scaloni’s side are second favourites to triumph in Qatar according to the bookmakers while all 26 players selected for Saudi Arabia play their domestic football in their homeland.
      There’s nothing wrong with that of course it’s just that the standard is a step or two below the top European leagues, where plenty of Argentine stars reside.
      Now, if you’re thinking this is leading to us tipping Lionel Messi (£7.5m) then, please, give us more credit than that.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will be one of the first names that comes to mind for Dream Team World Cup managers as they select their XIs – it goes without saying that he’s a great pick for the first round of fixtures and beyond.
      But what 98.6% of gaffers are overlooking right now is the potential for some cheap and easy points in defence.
      Nahuel Molina may fit the bill for Dream Team World Cup managersCredit: getty
      Again, we do not intend to disrespect the Saudi team but Argentina will likely dominate the fixture and should keep a clean sheet.
      A reminder here that the Copa America champions have not lost a game in over three years.
      At the time of writing, Lisandro Martinez (£4m) is by far and away the most-popular Argentina defender in the game with a massive ownership of 16.8%.
      However, it could well be Cristian Romero (£4m) and Nicolas Otamendi (£4m) pairing up at centre-back come Tuesday morning.
      Here’s where Nahuel Molina (£3.5m) enters the conversation.
      The 24-year-old, who signed for Atletico Madrid in the summer, has been Argentina’s first-choice right-back since his debut in 2021.
      Granted, full-back is the area in which the two-time World champions are perhaps most vulnerable but it’s this notion that resulted in Molina being finalised at £3.5m.
      Given he’s virtually a guaranteed starter for one of the pre-tournament favourites, affordably priced, and he has a favourable fixture to kick things off, his ownership should be way higher than 1.4%.
      Molina hasn’t been great for Atletico but he was a regular starter for Argentina during qualifyingCredit: getty
      The ex-Udinese defender may not be one of the most exciting talents on display at Qatar, and his club form has been shaky of late, but Dream Team World Cup managers should only be concerned with where the points are coming from.
      And Molina looks ripe for at least five points this coming Tuesday – plus, he’s £0.5 cheaper than Romero, Otamendi, Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico.
      It’s not a sure thing of course – there’s no such thing in football or Dream Team – but backing Molina looks a savvy move ahead of the first week.

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      Our top celebs including Piers Morgan, Jack Wilshere & Carol Vorderman are ready to take YOU on in Dream Team World Cup

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      DREAM TEAM returns for the Qatar World Cup and with the big kick off this weekend, the time to act is NOW!We have a star-studded celebrity line-up who have their sides picked for battle and are looking to take YOU on!
      Dream Team is BACK for this winter’s World Cup!
      There’s also the small matter of £50,000 in the prize pot to be won!
      When building Mini-Leagues to take on your mates, why not join thousands of others who are looking to get the better of our team of celebs – including Piers Morgan, Jack Wilshere and Carol Vorderman!
      Just head to the League Hub when your team is picked and enter in the League Code attached with the celeb below.
      Here is our squad of famous faces and their team selections.
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      PIERS MORGAN
      League Pin: WCMORGAN

      There are not too many surprises in Piers’ selection, with a few Arsenal players making the cut.
      William Saliba and Gabriel Jesus are included alongside Gunners teammate Bukayo Saka.
      Luke Shaw is the second of the Three Lions picks, alongside Kieran Trippier as the third selection and another ex-Tottenham man in Luka Modric in midfield.
      Manuel Neuer is in goal with Manuel Akanji in front of him in a back four, Pedri the other selection in midfield while Aleksandar Mitrovic joining Jesus in attack.
      “But that is just ten players”, I hear you scream. Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo spearheads Piers’ attack.
      JACK WILSHERE
      League Pin: WCJWILSH

      There’s an Arsenal theme in and amongst ex-Gunners man Jack Wilshere’s team, with Saka and Jesus joined by Granit Xhaka.
      Neuer again keeps goal with Thomas Meunier, John Stones, Niklas Süle and Stefan de Vrij in a back four.
      A young, promising English midifielder in his time, Wilshere has picked Jude Bellingham in the middle, with Cody Gakpo joining Jesus and Lionel Messi in attack.
      RICKY HATTON
      League Pin: WCHITMAN
      Another side without too many surprises as Manchester City diehard Hatton PACKS his side with Sky Blues players.
      Ahead of Jordan Pickford in goal, he has gone full-Pep Guardiola by selecting Joao Cancelo, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake.
      Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden are joined in midfield by City-linked Jude Bellingham.
      While Haaland stand-in Julian Alvarez leads the line with Andrej Kramarić and Neymar.
      HATTON’S XI: Pickford, Cancelo, Stone, Akanji, Ake, De Bruyne, Foden, Bellingham, Alvarez, Kramaric, Neymar.

      CAROL VORDERMAN
      League Pin: WCCAROLV
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      A mix of youth and experience in Vorders’ side – and of course a bit of Welsh flavour too!
      Dan James and Gareth Bale the two Dragons picked by Vorderman to do the business in Group B.
      Kasper Schmeichel is in goals behind a Premier League back line of Kieran Trippier, Raphael Varane, Virgil van Dijk and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      Kevin de Bruyne and German starlet Jamal Musiala join James in midfield, with Lautaro Martinez and Neymar joining Bale.
      ALAN BRAZIL
      League Pin: WCBRAZIL
      Change of shape for Alan Brazil who opts for a 4-4-2 – which includes ZERO English players.
      Thibaut Courtois is between the sticks with Denzel Dumfries, Pau Torres, Antonio Rudier and Nicolás Tagliafico at the back.
      Youri Tielemans and Christian Eriksen make the midfield, alongside Joshua Kimmich and Ajax and Ghana starlet Mohammed Kudus.
      Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller are in attack.
      BRAZIL’S XI: Courtois, Dumfries, Torres, Rudiger, Tagliafico, Tielemans, Kimmich, Eriksen, Kudus, Muller, Messi.
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      JEREMY CLARKSON
      League Pin: WCJEZZAC
      Another theme here, this time Chelsea players for Blues fan Clarkson.
      Kalidou Koulibaly, Thiago Silva, Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount are all in.
      Three Lions’ Shaw helps make up a back three, with Federico Valverde and Youri Tielemans the other two in this 3-4-3 formation.
      Breel Embolo is in attack alongside Messi and Muller.

      TONY ADAMS
      League Pin: WCTADAMS
      He’s been more ballroom that football in recent weeks, but big Tony Adams still knows his stuff judging by his team selection.
      Saliba, Saka and Martinelli make up the Arsenal contingent, while Ederson is the surprise call in goals.
      Stones is joined by City teammate Aymeric Laporte in defence, with Andreas Christensen picked too.
      Gavi and Gnabry join Saka in the three-man midfield with Neymar and Messi making it a formidable front line.
      ADAMS’ XI: Ederson, Saliba, Stones, Laporte, Christensen, Saka, Gavi, Gnabry, Martinelli, Messi, Neymar.
      SAM MATTERFACE
      League Pin: WCSAMMAT
      Not a single Brazilian player makes commentator Sam Matterface’s side.
      Uruguayan Sergio Rochet has saved some of the transfer budget in goals, with Benjamin Pavard Christensen and Laporte ahead of him.
      Angel di Maria and Sergej Milinković-Savić are joined by Foden and Bellingham in a strong midfield four.
      Mitrovic is involved alongside Karim Benzema and Kai Havertz.
      MATTERFACE’S XI: Rochet, Pavard, Christensen, Laporte, Di Maria, Bellingham, Foden, Milinković-Savić, Mitrovic, Benzema, Havertz.
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      TALKSPORT
      League Pin: WCTLKSPT
      Taking on a celebrity is one thing, but an entire radio station!?
      Particularly when it’s a very strong side on paper, starting with Schmeichel in goals.
      Trippier and Pavard are in defence alongside Ruben Dias and Brighton’s Pervis Estupiñán.
      Valverde and Bellingham join Bernardo Silva in a three-man midfield.
      Harry Kane is finally picked and joins Alvaro Morata and Gakpo in attack.
      talkSPORT XI: Schmeichel, Trippier, Pavard, Dias, Estupinan, Valverde, Silva, Bellingham, Morata, Gakpo, Kane.
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      Dream Team World Cup: Brazil’s star players, potential flops and bargain options

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      BRAZIL are the pre-tournament favourites for a reason.So it’s absolutely no surprise to see Dream Team World Cup bosses selecting Tite’s troops in their droves – despite a tricky group in the form of Cameroon, Serbia and Switzerland.
      The main questions are: who to pick from their embarrassment of riches in attack, who to avoid, and is there a bargain option among the expensive superstars?

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      STAR PLAYERS
      There’s only one place to start and that is with talisman Neymar.
      The PSG star has admitted not being totally convinced he’ll take part in the next World Cup, meaning a potential final shot at glory for the 30-year-old.
      With an extraordinary 75 goals and 54 assists in 121 caps, he’ll again take centre stage for Brazil and could rack up a imposing points total from the group stage alone.
      Is Neymar a must-have asset?Credit: getty
      Only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are more expensive than Neymar but some would put him on par with those names and may back him instead to save £0.5m to invest elsewhere.
      Elsewhere, last season was a real breakout year for Vinicius Junior and he’s carried that on in all competitions so far this term with ten goals and five assists for Real Madrid so far.
      Crucially, the talented youngster has been generously categorised as a midfielder, making him an even more enticing option.
      Thiago Silva is among the most-expensive defenders but it’s easy to see why.
      The 38-year-old veteran is his country’s captain and will marshal the troops at the back while his attack-minded team-mates express themselves in the final third.
      Brazil have kept plenty of clean sheets recently.
      Silva aiming for goldCredit: reuters
      POTENTIAL FLOPS
      As remarkable as it is to say given his club form, Gabriel Jesus might be one to avoid.
      His overall play alongside his five goals and six assists have transformed Arsenal into genuine Premier League contenders.
      But prior to a goal against South Korea in his last outing, he went twenty appearances without a goal for Brazil.
      Richarlison is likely to start at centre-forward having scored goals for fun at international level this year.
      4.6% of Dream Team World Cup bosses have picked Ederson but that looks to be an error as Alisson is likely to be first-choice goalkeeper.
      The Man City custodian may get a go at some point but he’s worth staying clear of in the world of Dream Team World Cup.
      Jesus is praying for an upturn in international formCredit: getty
      BARGAIN OPTIONS
      Brazil players generally come at a cost but Alex Sandro could offer good value for money.
      The Juventus man will probably start at left-back and his £4million price looks reasonable when you consider Thiago Silva and Marquinhos cost £5.5m each.
      Just 3.5% of gaffers agree so far, meaning big points could be headed to a small number of managers if he’s given the nod.

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      5 cheap midfielders with the potential to take Dream Team World Cup by storm

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      THE World Cup is just four days away!With player prices now finalised and squads completed, Dream Team World Cup managers need to make sure their XIs fall within the £50million limit.
      Chances are many gaffers will need to find some cheaper alternatives to ensure their teams are valid so allow us to present five affordable midfield options with the potential to bank plenty of points in Qatar this winter.

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      Andreas Skov Olsen
      A smart differential optionCredit: getty/DREAM TEAM

      £3m
      Denmark
      0.7% ownership

      Denmark have been earmarked as potential ‘dark horses’ this winter after beating France home and away in the Nations League earlier this year – they will meet Les Bleus again in Qatar.
      Kasper Hjulmand’s side were the joint-best performers in European qualifying where Skok Olsen scored five goals and provided three assists.
      The 22-year-old Club Brugge winger is a guaranteed starter and arguably his country’s most consistent goal threat.
      When considering Danish midfielders, most gaffers will instinctively think of Christian Eriksen first but the Man United playmaker comes at a price £4.5m – swap him for Skov Olsen to free up some extra budget if needs be.
      Dusan Tadic
      Serbia’s skipper is a creative force

      £3m
      Serbia
      0.8% ownership

      While we’re on the subject of ‘dark horses’, a few educated onlookers are tipping Serbia to perform well at this year’s World Cup.
      They finished above Portugal in their qualifying group and their strike partnership of Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic packs a punch.
      Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is a class act in midfield but it’s Tadic, Serbia’s captain, who’ll play as No10 as the team’s playmaker-in-chief.
      The 33-year-old has registered 51 goal involvements in 90 caps at international level – including four assists in his last five outings.
      Ismaila Sarr
      Forget Sadio Mane for a moment…Credit: getty

      £3m
      Senegal
      1% ownership

      The reigning champions of Africa were dealt a relatively favourable hand when they were drawn in Group A alongside Ecuador, Netherlands and Qatar.
      Louis van Gaal’s side have been impressive of late but Senegal will reach the knockout stages if they perform to the best of their ability in their other two group games.
      Sadio Mane is expected to miss the first two games of the campaign as he recovers from injury so Sarr will have to shoulder much of attacking responsibility in the final third.
      A talented dribbler, the Watford winger is capable of embarrassing defenders and if he’s on form then there should be points on offer against Ecuador and Qatar.
      Gavi
      Teenage kicks

      £3m
      Spain
      1.6% ownership

      Pedri is proving a relatively popular selection among Dream Team World Cup gaffers but if £4m feels a bit steep but you still think Spain’s midfield is worth backing then consider his junior assistant, Gavi.
      The 18-year-old has rapidly become a key figure for Barcelona and La Roja and Luis Enrique will not think twice about utilising the teenager on the biggest stage of them all.
      With talent to burn, Gavi is a likely to achieve 7+ match ratings but it should be noted that his play style isn’t wholly compatible with Dream Team World Cup’s scoring system.
      Goals involvements reign supreme and the La Masia graduate has just one in 12 international caps so far.
      Also, Spain’s squad is littered with technically sound midfielders so he may be rotated – but bloody hell he’s good.
      Mohammed Kudus
      Ajax’s talent recognition is unmatchedCredit: getty

      £2.5m
      Ghana
      0.3% ownership

      Let’s be honest, a huge effort is required if Ghana are going to make it out of Group H, where they’ll meet Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea.
      Still, in Kudus they have a notable talent who has developed quickly in recent months.
      The 22-year-old has scored ten goals for Ajax this season with four of those coming in six Champions League appearances.
      Most importantly, he’s about as attack-minded as Dream Team World Cup midfielders come – he even plays as a striker from time to time.

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      Dream Team World Cup player prices finalised and squads complete – check your XI now!

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      IT’S crunch time, gaffers!Dream Team World Cup player prices have been finalised and the squads have been bulked out to include every individual destined for Qatar – you’re spoiled for choice.
      With the provisional phase of the game is now finished, all managers should review their teams to ensure all of them fall within the £50million total limit.
      Please be aware that any teams with a total value in excess of £50m will NOT be eligible to score points – needless to say that would be bitterly disappointing.

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      Pick your Dream Team World Cup XI now!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      To confirm, where before players were assigned provisional price ranges, every asset has now been given an exact price.
      If your XI comes in over the £50m limit then you’ll need to replace a player or two with cheaper alternatives – don’t worry, you can make as many changes as required before the tournament gets underway without eating into your allocation of 30 transfers.
      Some of you may find you’ve got some extra budget to invest in improvements now prices have been specified and locked in – happy days!
      You should also be wary of players who were initially included in Dream Team World Cup but will not take part in the tournament.
      For example, Presnel Kimpembe was among the top 20 most-popular defenders at one point but the PSG centre-back has withdrawn from France’s squad with an injury.
      France will be without Kimpembe this winter
      You are now free to choose from all 832 players eligible to take part at the 2022 World Cup so if you really want to select the likes of James Maddison, Dani Alves or Qatar’s third-choice left-back then fill your boots.
      Although we would always advise backing players who are likely starters for their respective nations – you’ll get more points that way.
      If you didn’t want to select a team during the provisional phase because you were waiting for exact prices then consider this your green light.
      The World Cup kicks off with Qatar v Ecuador this Sunday – as Fergie would say: it’s squeaky bum time!
      Every Qatar-bound player is now available for selection in Dream Team World Cup
      THE TOP 10 MOST POPULAR PLAYERS IN DREAM TEAM WORLD CUP:

      Kylian Mbappe – 38.8% ownership
      Kevin De Bruyne – 37.3%
      Kieran Trippier – 37.1%
      Harry Kane – 34.8%
      Vinicius Junior – 32.8%
      Lionel Messi – 32.1%
      Neymar – 24.6%
      Phil Foden – 22.7%
      Emiliano Martinez – 20.4%
      Jude Bellingham – 19.7%

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      Dream Team World Cup: Portugal’s star players, potential flops and bargain options

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      THE 2022 World Cup looks set to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last chance to claim international football’s ultimate prize.With any other player you’d wonder if a bombshell interview on the eve of a tournament would be a mighty distraction but you just know the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be ultra focused on Portugal’s task at hand once the action is underway in Qatar.
      Fernando Santos’ side are favourites to win Group H where they’ll battle it out with Uruguay, Ghana and South Korea, so Dream Team World Cup bosses might want to take note of their star players, potential flops and bargain options.

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      STAR PLAYERS
      He’s been mentioned once already, and you’ll likely hear plenty more about Ronaldo before this tournament is over.
      Only 6.3% of managers have selected the Portuguese talisman at this stage, perhaps a reflection of his less-than-ideal preparation, but still the figure is remarkable.
      Ronaldo in World Cup training
      Ronaldo is the top goalscorer in the history of men’s international football and will be the focal point for Portugal’s attack, plus the primary penalty-taker.
      He should be fresh coming into this tournament having featured sparingly at Manchester United and his provisional fee of £6.5 – £7m could look cheap in a couple of weeks’ time.
      Bernardo Silva could have a big tournament given his impressive club form in recent times.
      The Manchester City playmaker has seven goal involvements (2G, 5A) so far this season and had four in total during the World Cup qualifying campaign.
      While club mate Joao Cancelo goes into this tournament as he did on the domestic front – the most expensive defender in the game.
      With Portugal favourites to win their group, the chances for clean sheets looks a strong one, particularly with three shutouts in their last five games.
      But it’s going forward where Cancelo thrives and the opportunity to contribute in the final third could be vital to your team’s fortunes this winter – with 17.4% of managers agreeing so far.
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      POTENTIAL FLOPS
      He gave Ronaldo a frosty reception when meeting up, now Bruno Fernandes is hoping he doesn’t blow cold himself this winter.
      The Old Trafford playmaker has a relatively modest record at international level with just nine goals in 48 caps.
      And two goals and one assist in the Premier League this term doesn’t make great reading either so he might be one to swerve this time around.
      So too could team-mate Diogo Dalot who has had a good campaign domestically and is fourth in the Season game’s defenders’ points standings to now.
      There are better options out there
      But that will likely count for nothing here with Cancelo switching to right-back to accommodate Nuno Mendes at left-back.
      That hasn’t put managers off however, with 13.5% including the United man – a schoolboy mistake perhaps?
      Ruben Neves will likely play alongside William Carvalho in the engine room.
      However, that pairing provides the solidity in the midfield to allow Fernandes and Silva the opportunity to focus more on attack — and defensive midfielders are a red flag in Dream Team!
      Neves could prove costly
      BARGAIN BUYS
      It’s difficult to really get much of a bargain out the bigger nations, particularly when favourites to storm their group.
      But when looking through the players set to play it might be worth looking at Nuno Mendes.
      The PSG man is likely to get the nod at lef- back and it could prove an inspired choice.
      Not only is his provisional fee lower than that of Cancelo and City team-mate Ruben Dias, but he is currently an undervalued pick with less than 2% of managers selecting him so far – which is less too than compatriot Pepe.
      Rafael Leao could also prove to be shrewd business with Diogo Jota out the tournament.
      The 23-year-old has been excellent for an AC Milan side sitting second in Serie A, chipping in with an impressive seven goals and nine assists in all competitions.
      He only has four caps coming into this tournament but that figure will surely increase and at £4.5 – £5m he is much cheaper that some in the midfield slot and he plays in an attacking wide role.

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