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      Saudi Arabia’s historic upset over Argentina sets cat among Dream Team World Cup pigeons

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      A WORLD CUP doesn’t really get going until the first major upset and Saudi Arabia delivered one of the biggest in history this morning.Herve Renard’s side came from 1-0 down to beat Argentina 2-1 amid the most feverish atmosphere in Qatar yet.
      Not only has the Saudis’ spirited display shaken up the outlook of the tournament – the Albiceleste were second favourites to lift the trophy before a ball was kicked – it’s sent shock waves throughout the realm of Dream Team World Cup.
      Instantly one of the biggest shocks in World Cup historyCredit: getty
      Lionel Messi was the most-popular player in the game just prior to kick-off and the 38% of gaffers backing him must have thought they were in for a big double-digit haul when he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 10th minute.
      But Argentina failed to adjust to Saudi Arabia’s high defensive line and were caught offside time and time again in the first half.
      Lautaro Martinez was unlucky on one occasion as he seemed to have beaten the offside trap to double his side’s lead but VAR adjudged half his shoulder to be beyond the last defender.
      At the halfway stage there was already a sense that the two-time world champions would regret their indiscipline and so it proved to be as Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari scored in the space of five minutes soon after the restart to put the underdogs 2-1 up.
      This was a significant blow to the 22.7% of Dream Team World Cup bosses with Emi Martinez between the sticks – the Aston Villa goalkeeper is by far and away the most-popular asset in his position right now.
      The 30-year-old incurred minus one point at the end of his first outing and will probably be among the most-transferred players this week.
      Lisandro Martinez owners endured a roller coaster this morningCredit: getty
      This game was also a real roller coaster for Lisandro Martinez owners.
      We warned gaffers that the Manchester United centre-back was likely to make way for Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi but still 17.4% of you selected him.
      His backers would have been thoroughly annoyed to see him named on the bench when it looked as if an easy clean sheet was there for the taking but that emotion would have switched to relief when the Saudi goals went in.
      However, there was one final twist in the tale as Martinez came off the bench to replace Romero in the 59th minute, thus incurring minus points.
      Argentina piled on the pressure for the last half an hour but backers of Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria were left as frustrated as the players themselves as the Saudi players defended their penalty box with unwavering dedication and intensity.
      Saudi Arabia showed plenty of resilience to register an historic upset
      The result turns Group B on its head and already the round of 16 predictions look in need of revision.
      Dream Team World Cup gaffers will now be thinking of moving away from Emi and Lisandro Martinez with Mexico and Poland to come.
      Saying that, most will expect Argentina to come out strong on Saturday and, despite the torrent of offsides, there was enough attacking promise to suggest there could be points for Lautaro Martinez and Messi on offer.
      The cat is firmly among the pigeons.

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      Karim Benzema’s injury presents Dream Team World Cup bosses with bargain opportunity

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      “You can’t confuse an F1 car with a go-kart.”That’s how Karim Benzema once responded to a question about comparisons between him and Olivier Giroud.
      This winter, France will have to make do with a go-kart because their F1 car has failed its MOT.

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      France will be without Benzema this winter
      The current Ballon d’Or holder was removed from Les Bleus’ squad at the weekend after he suffered a thigh injury in training.
      The Real Madrid striker was already hampered by knee and hamstring issues prior to his arrival in Qatar and so this latest setback forced Didier Deschamps’ hand.
      Obviously this is a cruel blow for Benzema and France, who have had miserable luck with injuries in the build-up to the defence of their crown, but it’s also caused a few headaches among Dream Team World Cup managers.
      Even now Benzema still appears in 6.1% of teams – he’s the 12th-most popular asset in his position!
      Clearly those with the 34-year-old in their XI need to find replacement before France face off against Australia on Tuesday.
      And these gaffers would be wise to consider Benzema’s direct replacement in the starting line-up, the aforementioned Giroud.
      A familiar face
      The Milan target man is a surprisingly prolific goalscorer at international level.
      He’s scored 49 goals in 114 caps at a rate of one every 131 minutes.
      In fact, the 36-year-old needs just two more goals to equal Thierry Henry’s all-time record for France.
      Here’s where gaffers can turn a negative into a positive – Giroud costs just £3.5m, half the price of Benzema, so a simple swap would free up an additional £3.5m to invest elsewhere while still backing France’s starting centre-forward.
      Make no mistake, Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m) remains the main man for defending champions and some may remember that Giroud failed to register a shot on target in Russia four years ago, but the ex-Arsenal striker is a potentially savvy value-for-money option.
      Swapping Benzema and Giroud could be a profitable move for DT World Cup managers
      Christopher Nkunku would have also been line in to take Benzema’s place having scored 52 goals for RB Leipzig in the last season and a half but he too has withdrawn from the squad through injury.
      Giroud will be the focal point tomorrow night and while France have had their preparations disrupted, they will still be favourites to start their campaign with a comfortable victory.

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

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      Much of the footballing world is hoping for a fitting, fairytale World Cup ending which sees Lionel Messi lifting the trophy in Qatar.And a fair few want him to go out at the group stage as well!
      But which players are capable of helping the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to inspire Argentina – on an unbeaten run of 35 games – to World Cup greatness?

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      STAR PLAYERS
      We’ll start with the main man himself as he plots the ultimate sign-off from international football.
      Messi is the joint-most expensive player in the game alongside Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe — but surely it’s money well spent.
      With Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland for company, Argentina are heavy favourites to win their group and their No10 will be eyeing big returns in the opening three games.
      He has 90 goals and 51 assists in 164 caps and could make his 1000th professional appearance during this tournament.
      A must-have? We think so…as do 32.9% of managers right now.
      Main man MessiCredit: Getty
      One thing to bear in mind when selecting from La Selección is the abundance of Martinezs available – make sure you pick the right one!
      Or in this case, pick two in Emi and Lautaro. The former has five keepers ahead of him that are more expensive, despite Argentina’s favourable group stage draw.
      He only has three clean sheets to his name in the Premier League this season but that is no indication on his own personal Aston Villa form and he will get the nod in goals here with a far superior defence ahead of him.
      While Inter Milan’s striker has an outside chance of claiming the Golden Boot award if his side go deep in the tournament.
      Martinez has eight goals and six assists for Inter so far this campaign and 21 goals and seven assists in 40 caps – and will have Messi feeding him through balls.
      At 25 years of age, this could easily be the tournament where he properly announces himself to the world.
      POTENTIAL FLOPS
      Another Martinez now, this time Man United’s centre-back, Lisandro.
      A flop, really? It’s nothing to do with him as a player, given he overcame a tough start at Old Trafford and is now considered one of the best purchases of the summer.
      It’s more to do with his £4m price tag and the fact Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero could be ahead of him in the pecking order to play at centre back.
      A benchwarmer?
      Paulo Dybala is another who could have a bit-part role this winter having just returned from injury.
      He came off the bench for the final 20 minutes in Roma’s draw with Torino and picked up a booking.
      The 29-year-old lacks nothing in ability but he’ll probably be limited to substitute cameos so Dream Team World Cup bosses should stay clear.
      BARGAIN OPTIONS
      At a reasonable £3.5m, Nahuel Molina has only been selected by just over 1% of all managers – that could be an oversight.
      His form for Atletico Madrid hasn’t been great recently but he’s been a regular starter at right-back during a successful spell for Argentina.
      Rodrigo de PaulCredit: Reuters
      It’s a similar story for club and country team-mate Rodrigo de Paul, who – at the same price as Molina – offers solid value for a midfield spot.
      He’s one of those players who seems to take his game to another level on the international stage and has been a big contributor to his country’s unbeaten run.

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      3 cheap strikers who could mix it with the superstars in Dream Team World Cup

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      EVERY Dream Team World Cup manager wants to stack their team with superstar strikers.But that isn’t always possible when you pick a strong defence and stack your midfield with the big guns.
      And if that’s the route you’ve gone down when putting your team together, you might have to identify a bargain or two up top.
      Fear not! We’ve selected three affordable strikers who have the potential to mix it with the world’s big hitters.

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      Dusan Vlahovic
      Serbia will feel privately confident of their chances in QatarCredit: Reuters

      Country: Serbia
      Price: £3million

      The Juventus man could be one to watch over the course of the next few weeks.
      After a stunning 2021/22 season in which he scored 29 goals, he’s continued that fine form for The Old Lady this term (7G, 2A in 15 games).
      Serbia finished ahead of Portugal in qualifying and have a strong attack with Vlahovic likely to lead the line alongside Aleksandar Mitrovic, with Filip Kostic, Dusan Tadic and Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic providing the service.
      Mitrovic is the much more fancied out the pair by Dream Team World Cup bosses but given Vlahovic is £1million cheaper than his strike partner, he fits the bill for those in need of a bargain.
      Steven Bergwijn
      Netherlands have a favourable groupCredit: EPA

      Country: Netherlands
      Price: £4million

      Netherlands should not be underestimated this winter and neither should their No7.
      Bergwijn has eight goals and three assists for Ajax this season and his form at international level has been equally as impressive.
      The ex-Spurs forward has six goals in his last nine international games, benefiting from Louis van Gaal’s attacking tactics.
      The Oranje should storm their way through their group which also includes Qatar, Ecuador and Senegal sans Sadio Mane.
      Breel Embolo
      He could be the Breel dealCredit: Reuters

      Country: Switzerland
      Price: £3.5million

      Switzerland may well be dark horses in Qatar.
      Not only did they top Italy in qualifying, they’ve beaten Portugal and Spain already this year.
      Embolo scored against Luis Enrique’s side and he’ll be the man to lead the line for his nation in the coming weeks.
      He has eight goals and four assists for Monaco so far this campaign which is a more than respectable return on top of three goals and three assists in his four appearances in an injury-hit qualification campaign.

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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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