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DREAM TEAM EUROS managers are spoiled for choice in midfield.The likes of Jude Bellingham (£6m), Bruno Fernandes (£6m) and Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) are all hugely popular selections but a budget of £50million only covers a certain number of premium stars.Many gaffers will be on the hunt for a bargain midfielder to balance the books ahead of Matchday 1.Allow us to put forward some suggestions…DON’T MISS OUT – PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!Underrated and undervaluedCredit: Dream TeamChristoph Baumgartner (£2.5m)Austria are expected to be a compelling side this summer as Ralf Rangnick has successfully implemented (for want of a better term) ‘Red Bull football’ since he took charge – think intense pressing and high energy.As an RB Leipzig player, Baumgartner has naturally taken to the tactics like a duck to water, with impressive results to show for his efforts.The 24-year-old heads to Germany having scored in each of his last five games at international level.He also notched three goals and two assists in seven outings during qualifying.That being said, Austria are set to face France in Matchday 1 so gaffers keen on Baumgartner could wait until Matchday 2.Although Rangnick’s side have beaten Croatia, Italy and Germany since they adopted a more ambitious approach…Viktor Tsygankov (£2.5m)Tsygankov played an important role in Ukraine’s journey to GermanyCredit: GettyGaffers more inclined to dub Ukraine ‘dark horses’ should consider their lively right winger, who has outperformed Mykhailo Mudryk (£3m) in recent times.Tsygankov plays his club football with Girona, where he’s team-mates with compatriot and La Liga top scorer Artem Dovbyk (£3m), but he’s saved his best form for the international stage.The 26-year-old has scored six goals in his last ten outings for Ukraine, including a brace against Germany.Serhiy Rebrov’s side were dealt a tough draw during qualifying with Italy and England for company but their group at the tournament itself appears relatively friendly – they face Romania and Slovakia before a more testing match-up against Belgium.See also: Heorhii Sudakov (£2.5m)PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
Scott McTominay (£2.5m)Scotland’s primary goal threat?The Manchester United midfielder was Scotland’s clutch goalscorer during qualifying – he bagged seven in total to book his country’s place in Germany.In previous years he’s been viewed as a combative, defensive anchor but more recently he’s been an increasingly effective contributor in the final third for club and country.Like Baumgartner, McTominay’s first fixture is a tough one on paper with Steve Clarke’s men raising the curtain against hosts Germany on Friday night.Dream Team Euros bosses may be a tad underwhelmed at the prospect of selecting a player who has notable limitations but it’s simply a fact he was among the top goalscorers in qualifying.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK PLAY FOR FREE NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Roland Sallai (£2.5m)England’s tormentorHungary are another team in the ‘dark horses’ conversation having gone unbeaten in qualifying and knocked off England 4-0 at Molineux in the Nations League.Expectations were dampened by a 2-1 loss to the Republic of Ireland in their final pre-tournament friendly but they’re expected to be very competitive in Group A.Dominik Szoboszlai (£3.5m) is unquestionably Hungary’s main man but his price puts him in the mid-range whereas Sallai is comparatively affordable.The Freiburg winger offers plenty of industry and his output at international level is more than respectable – he’s scored seven goals and provided three assists in his last 14 outings, including a brace against the Three Lions in that aforementioned upset.Arda Guler (£2.5m)WonderkidCredit: GettyNo list of cheap of midfielders would be complete without an exciting teenager.The Real Madrid youngster was limited to just 373 minutes in La Liga this season but he managed six goals in that time at a strike rate of one every 62.2 minutes.Guler was particularly impressive at the back end of the campaign when Carlo Ancelotti have him a little run in the starting line-up.This major international tournament might come too soon for the 19-year-old to flaunt his skills to the full extent but he’s clearly a natural talent.Turkey have the benefit of a favourable Matchday 1 fixture in the form of Georgia.Guler is a tempting option but it should be noted that Hakan Calhanoglu (£3m) is available for an extra £0.5m.Jack Wilshere, Jurgen Klinsmann and Gordon Strachan settle some HUGE Dream Team Euros debates More

“I’ve been doing Dream Team for 20 years,” Jeff Hannell told The Sun after he was confirmed as the winner of Dream Team’s season fantasy game for 2023/24. “I remember when you had to phone up to make changes!”Experienced gaffer Jeff racked up a whopping 4,329 points to land the £50,000 top prize, beating over 325,000 rivals worldwide.In an interview with The Sun, the 68-year-old West Ham fan revealed that while he’s played Dream Team for many years, this past season was the first time he set his sights on the overall leaderboard.”I’ve had some health problems since I retired,” Jeff told us. “Rather than just trying to win my Mini League, this year I decided to take it seriously. I was looking at statistics, which I’ve never done before.”Being retired and having things that I normally do taken away from me because of these heart problems… Dream Team’s been a saviour for me this last season because I can put all my effort into it.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT!Dream Team rewards serious football knowledge with huge sums of cash!Credit: Dream TeamJeff’s focused approach coincided with several improvements to Dream Team’s fantasy game, from a new scoring system to the revised transfer allocation.”Short-term thinking, rather than monthly planning, suited me more,” he explained. “I think The Sun Dream Team is the near-perfect format this year. I did FPL [Fantasy Premier League] for the first time this year but I just think Dream Team is the best out there. “You’ve got the Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup, European competitions. I think you’ve got it near-perfect now! I can’t praise you enough really.”Jeff was happy to reveal the key players that set him apart from the rest.”I owned 55 players during the season. Ones that spring to mind… obviously Palmer. Kudus. Luis Diaz I had at times when nobody else did. I had Foden all season, from the start.”Around Christmas time, I was looking for players other managers in the top 20 or top 100 didn’t have. I brought in Eze for a one-week punt. I bought Isak in at the right time. I brought in Jackson at Chelsea towards the end.”Jeff backed Dream Team’s top points scorer in 2023/24 from the very startCredit: PAJeff’s decisive stroke of genius came in the form of a brave captaincy choice in Gameweek 34 that saw him back Erling Haaland over Ollie Wakins, despite the latter having a fixture advantage.”Towards the end, I had Haaland as captain and only 15 out of the top 100 had him. Everyone else went Watkins because he had two games. I stuck with Haaland and he scored four goals [against Wolves]. That shot me up to first place!”That inspired decision put Jeff in pole position but his victory wasn’t confirmed until the final whistle of the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley.”Coming into the final weeks I must have changed my mind about players 25 times. I was nervous watching the cup final. My pulse rate was racing. I’ve never been in this position before or taken it this seriously.”As it worked out, even though I had a lot of Man City players and they got beat, I was still picking up three or four points, which was enough.”EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK PLAY FOR FREE NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Jeff celebrated along with Manchester United fans the day of the FA Cup finalCredit: GETTYJeff described the moment his triumph was secured as “a release of tension” and revealed a heartwarming moment among the subsequent celebrations.”I was keeping a check on the people chasing me and I knew I’d won it. I went out to celebrate with friends. The bar I go to, that my friend owns, they all stood up and applauded me.”Jeff was keen to give thanks for the advice offered to him via YouTube by Dream Team Tonic and Dream Team Professor, recommending both channels to Dream Team bosses of all levels.”They’re really informative and really helpful. And they’re good lads.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
With £50,000 pocketed from the domestic season, Jeff is now turning his attention to Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game.”I’ve never done the World Cup or the Euros with Dream Team before but I like to think I might be on a roll,” he said.Without giving too much away, Jeff revealed some of his plans with the deadline for Matchday 1 fast approaching.”I’m looking to go for a cheap defence and goalkeeper, then try load up on midfielders and strikers because there’s now six points for a goal. “I’ve only got two England players. I’ve had Kane in and out after their poor performance the other day. Obviously England are favourites but I can’t quite see that.”Harry Kane has been “in and out” of Jeff’s team since England lost to IcelandCredit: GettyJeff predicted a Portugal v France final when asked about which teams he fancies to do well this summer, perhaps another indication of his Dream Team Euros strategy.Naturally, gaffers new to the world of Dream Team should heed advice from a man who has proved himself to be the best in the world this past year.”Look for as many helpful tips as you can,” Jeff offered as introductory advice. “I like to see players coming into form so I would say try watch as many games as you can. If I see a player I quite like the look of, I look up the statistics.”Inspired by Jeff’s victory? Sign-up to play Dream Team Euros now and you could be celebrating a big win of your own in July!Former England and Arsenal star Jack Wilshere makes some BIG Dream Team Euros decisions More

WITH just two days until Germany and Scotland get proceedings underway, Dream Team Euros managers should be close to a confirmed XI.Before you lock in you strategy for Matchday 1 once and for all, we want to ensure you’re fully clued up on the game rules and format.Here’s nine things you need to know before the action kicks off…Every manager should be fully prepared for the Euros… especially you, Gareth!Credit: Dream Team1. Penalty shootouts don’t countNo points will be scored during penalty shootouts once the tournament reaches the knockout stages.This means your goalkeepers won’t earn points for any saves they make in shootouts and your outfield players won’t be rewarded with a goal if they convert a spot-kick after extra time (or penalised for a miss).Penalties during normal time and extra time will count as normal.All scoring stops at the end of extra time – just like in our season fantasy game.2. Player prices will not change during the tournamentIn our season fantasy game, player prices fluctuate based on each individual’s form but that’s not the case in our Euros fantasy game.Every single player will remain at the same price no matter how many (or few) points they earn.Penalty shootouts don’t impact Dream Team Euros – which is handy for those backing England…Credit: AFP3. There are just seven Matchdays in totalMatchdays effectively work the same way as Gameweeks in our season fantasy game.Each Matchday, a term also used by Uefa, represents a different ’round’ of the tournament.
Matchday 1 – first round of group fixtures (12 games)
Matchday 2 – second round of groups fixtures (12 games)
Matchday 3 – third round of group fixtures (12 games)
Matchday 4 – round of 16 fixtures (8 games)
Matchday 5 – quarter-finals (4 games)
Matchday 6 – semi-finals (2 games)
Matchday 7 – final (1 game)
To be absolutely clear, the tournament is 31 days long but only seven Matchdays long.If in doubt, consult the Match Centre.4. Transfer allocation Now you know the exact definition of a Matchday, familiarise yourself with the transfer allocation for each stage of the tournament.
Matchday 1 – unlimited transfers (prior to deadline)
Matchday 2 – three transfers
Matchday 3 – three transfers
Matchday 4 – unlimited transfers (before round of 16)
Matchday 5 – five transfers
Matchday 6 – five transfers
Matchday 7 – five transfers
Channel your inner Didier Deschamps to take your XI deep into the tournamentCredit: AFP5. The deadline for each Matchday is one hour before the first fixtureMake sure your team is set up in advance of each Matchday deadline.Germany v Scotland kicks off at 8pm on Friday to get Matchday 1 underway which means you should have your XI locked in for the entire first round of group games by 7pm.The deadline for Matchday 2 is 1pm on Wednesday June 19th as that’s one hour before Croatia v Albania – the first fixture of the second round of group games.And so on.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK PLAY FOR FREE NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!6. Each Booster can only be played once and never in combination with anotherEach of your three Boosters lasts the duration of one Matchday and since they can only be played one at a time, you’ll have a Booster active in three of the seven Matchdays overall.Here’s a reminder of each Booster’s effect:
Goal Bonus – each goal scored by your players earns TEN points (instead of the usual six)
12th Man – select an additional player from any position for free to score points for your team
Max Captain – the player who earns the most points for your team will automatically be selected as captain, doubling their score
Goal Bonus, you say?Credit: AP7. Goals are worth six points and assists are worth three pointsAttacking returns are more valuable than ever with an extra point for each goal and assist compared to previous Dream Team fantasy games.We’ve also improved the bonus point system for goalkeepers.More information on scoring, bonus points and player performance marks here.8. Your formation will automatically adapt to your player selectionsIf you initially opted for a 4-3-3 formation but later decide you want to switch to 3-4-3 then simply transfer out a defender and replace them with a midfielder – your formation will automatically change to accommodate your new recruit.As long as you’ve got at least three defenders, three midfielders and one striker, any formation you select will be valid.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
9. Beware unavailable players!We tried our best to predict the final squads for all 24 nations at the tournament well in advance of the deadline so that you could start tinkering with your XI as early as possible.While we correctly identified the vast majority of selected players, we obviously didn’t get it 100% correct – it’s impossible to predict late injury pullouts.It goes without saying that you should stay clear of the players who didn’t make the final cut at all costs – Jack Grealish, Francesco Acerbi, Frenkie de Jong, etc.Additionally, it you should endeavour to avoid injured players.Dominik Szoboszlai, Robert Lewandowski, Luke Shaw and Nicolo Barella are among the high-profile names currently considered unavailable or doubtful for Matchday 1.Please be aware the warning icons that appear next to player names in app and on site are advisory only – it’s always best to seek out more specific updates.If you’re still unsure of anything, you can read the full game rules here.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Germany Legend Jurgen Klinsmann reveals which stars he’d pick in Dream Team Euros More

IS Jurgen Klinsmann’s selection “sehr gut” or can you do better?If you think you can, you might just win BIG because Dream Team Euros is BACK with a colossal £50,000 in prize money up for grabs!Play Dream Team Euros NOW!Jurgen Klinsmann has selected both Harry Kane and Kylian MbappeCredit: GETTYThat’s right, our legendary free-to-play fantasy football game returns with the winner set to pocket a stunning £25,000!There’s £5,000 for the runner-up and £1,000 each for gaffers who finish between 3rd to 22nd.It’s well worth a go, and that’s what Germany hero Jurgen Klinsmann has done.The former Tottenham and Bayern Munich striker, 59, has even gone as far as to set up his own Celebrity League, which you can join right now using the PIN: EUJURGENPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
Immediately there looks to be an opportunity for gaffers to get the edge over Klinsmann with the German having selected Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario (£3m) between the sticks.There’s no doubting Vicario’s ability, but it does seem unlikely that Gianluigi Donnarumma (£4m) will be dropped from Italy’s starting XI.Klinsmann has opted for three at the back with Germany’s attacking full-back Maximilian Mittelstadt (£3.5m), Italy’s Alessandro Bastoni (£4m) and Spain’s Alejandro Grimaldo (£4.5m), who enjoyed a stunning campaign with Bayer Leverkusen (12 goals and 14 assists).Jurgen Klinsmann has included three from hosts GermanyCredit: DREAM TEAMAge is clearly just a number for Klinsmann, who’s selected 38-year-old Luka Modric (£4m) and 32-year-old Christian Eriksen (£3m) in his midfield – although both are set-piece takers for their respective nations.They’re joined by Spanish midfield maestro Rodri (£4m), and flanked by attacking German duo Jamal Musiala (£4.5m) and Florian Wirtz (£4.5m).It’s not too difficult to see where the majority of Klinsmann’s budget has gone. He’s spent a lofty £15million on blockbuster strikers Harry Kane (£7.5m) and Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m), who could fire him to glory in Dream Team Euros.Think you could do better? Come and play Dream Team – and join Jurgen’s league using PIN: EUJURGEN and prove it!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

Euro 2024 is fast approaching which means time is running out to enter our free-to-play game BRACKET CHALLENGE.It couldn’t be easier to play, simply predict the standings for the group stage and the resulting outcomes of the knockout fixtures before the action gets underway at 8pm on June 14th.You’ll earn points for accurate predictions and if you rack up more than any other user, you’ll win an iPhone 15 Pro Max* (worth £1,199).PLAY EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE NOW – FREE TO PLAY, IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!Enter before Germany v Scotland gets underway at 8pm this Friday!Credit: Dream TeamIn the spirit of transparency, we’re prepared to reveal our own Bracket Challenge predictions (not that we’re experts).GROUP A
Germany
Hungary
Scotland
Swizterland
Hungary went unbeaten in qualifying and have produced impressive performances against England, Germany and Italy in recent times so we’re backing them to finish as runners-up to the hosts – sorry, Scotland!There’s a bit of dissension in the Swiss ranks and a sense that they lack inspiration up top – Xherdan Shaqiri is still a key player for them in attack which doesn’t seem ideal in 2024.GROUP B
Spain
Croatia
Italy
Albania
An ultra competitive group and one that could get rough for Albania in a hurry.Spain looked better in qualifying than Italy and Croatia with La Roja also buoyed by success in the most recent Nations League.Luka Modric and company tend to prefer World Cups to Euros but a 2-1 win over Portugal in a pre-tournament friendly served as a reminder of their potential.Group B looks very competitive on paperCredit: GettyGROUP C
England
Denmark
Serbia
Slovenia
Defeat to Iceland at Wembley served as a reality check for England but the quality of their attacking options (Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, etc) should serve them well in Germany.We found it difficult to rank the other three teams in this group but Denmark have several good centre-backs and a solid spine.Serbia are dangerous but unpredictable while Slovenia will probably rely on Benjamin Sesko to score their goals. GROUP D
France
Netherlands
Austria
Poland
Ralf Rangnick has stirred optimism among Austria fans who believe their side could upset the odds but we’ve decided to play it safe and back France and Netherlands in the automatic places.Poland have had a couple of good friendly results and in Robert Lewandowski they have what many other nations lack, a world-class goalscorer, but they’re a tad uninspiring if truth be told.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!England have the talent but question marks in defenceCredit: AFPGROUP E
Belgium
Ukraine
Romania
Slovakia
Belgium have seemingly been dealt a favourable group and for all their struggles against top teams, they tend to get the job done against lower-ranked sides without too much stress.Ukraine finished level on points with Italy in qualifying in a group that also included England – they’ve gone toe-to-toe with several fancied countries in recent times so they get the nod over Romania and Slovakia.GROUP F
Portugal
Turkey
Czechia
Georgia
Portugal dominated qualifying (most goals scored, fewest goals conceded, ten wins from ten) albeit in a friendly group and Roberto Martinez has selected balanced squad bursting with talent.The last time Turkey were labelled ‘dark horses’ they capitulated entirely so we won’t go that far but they did finish above Croatia in qualifying.That being said, they’re without a win in their last five games which is a concern.To complete the round of 16 line-up we need to select the four best third-place finishers:
Scotland
Italy
Austria
Romania
Love you really, Scotland!Credit: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesOnto the knockouts now and we’ve highlighted our predicted winners in bold…ROUND OF 16
SPAIN v Austria
GERMANY v Denmark
PORTUGAL v Italy
NETHERLANDS v Ukraine
BELGIUM v Scotland
FRANCE v Turkey
ENGLAND v Romania
Hungary v CROATIA
A safe set of predictions across the board with Portugal v Italy being the standout match-up.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
QUARTER-FINALS
SPAIN v Germany
PORTUGAL v Netherlands
Belgium v FRANCE
ENGLAND v Croatia
We tossed a coin for Spain v Germany.Pessimistic England fans certainly wouldn’t look forward to a meeting with Croatia in the last eight – the ghosts of 2018 still haunt these lands.It’s hard to look past Kylian Mbappe and friendsCredit: GettySEMI-FINALS
Spain v PORTUGAL
FRANCE v England
France have made the final in three of the last four major tournaments so we allowed our head to rule our heart on this occasion.Nobody likes a jinx anyway…And let’s have Portugal to face Les Bleus in a repeat of the Euro 2016 final.FINAL
Portugal v FRANCE
Is it boring to predict glory for Kylian Mbappe and company? Probably.But here’s the thing, Bracket Challenge is all about earning points for accuracy so it’s best to keep your zany predictions holstered unless you truly believe in them.No doubt we’ve overlooked the potential for some exciting upsets so show us how it’s done by playing Bracket Challenge before Friday’s curtain-raiser between Germany and Scotland kicks off!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

LEGENDARY manager, FA Cup winner, king of the jungle – can Harry Redknapp add Dream Team Euros champion to his list of illustrious achievements?The former West Ham, Tottenham and Portsmouth boss will fancy his chances given his wealth of experience, but could you show him how it’s done?Play Dream Team Euros NOW!Harry Redknapp has selected three ex-Spurs players in his Dream Team Euros XICredit: GETTYIf you think you can, you might just win BIG because Dream Team Euros is BACK with a colossal £50,000 in prize money up for grabs!That’s right, our legendary free-to-play fantasy football game returns with the winner set to pocket a stunning £25,000!There’s £5,000 for the runner-up and £1,000 each for gaffers who finish between 3rd to 22nd.Harry has even set up his own Celebrity League, which you can join right now using the PIN: EUHARRYRPlayer prices have now been confirmed – so you can officially submit your team! Don’t worry, you can make as many changes as you like until the tournament gets underway on Friday.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
There are no current Tottenham players in his starting XI, but Harry Redknapp HAS included three of the club’s former players.The 77-year-old has selected one in each position with England’s Kyle Walker (£4m) in defence, Croatian icon Luka Modric (£4m) in midfield and Harry Kane (£7.5m) spearheading the attack.Walker is joined in what appears to be a very Premier League-heavy defence by Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol (£4m) (Croatia) and Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk (£5m), who is Netherlands’ designated penalty taker.Harry Redknapp has opted for a 3-4-3Credit: DREAM TEAMIt’s no surprise to see Champions League and La Liga winner Jude Bellingham (£6m) in the heart of midfield having netted 23 goals and provided 13 assists for Real Madrid last season.There’s an Italian(ish) connection in the remainder of the midfield with Italy’s Federico Chiesa (£4.5m) joined by Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu (£3m), who takes penalties, free-kicks and corners for Turkey.Alongside Kane is Real Madrid and Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo (£6m) who will lead Portugal’s stacked squad and rising Slovenian star Benjamin Sesko (£2.5m).Think you could do better? Come and play Dream Team – and join Harry’s league using PIN: EUHARRYR and prove it!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

THERE’S little room for error in Group D at Euro 2024 with the Netherlands up against Poland, France and Austria.The Oranje took on Didier Deschamps’ side during qualifying and didn’t fare all that well, losing 4-0 in Paris and 2-1 in Amsterdam.Be that as it may, Ronald Koeman has some talented players at his disposal this summer and Dream Team Euros managers will understandably be tempted to back some Dutch assets once the action is underway, especially as their most-favourable fixture (Poland) comes in Matchday 1.With that in mind, let’s analyse Netherlands’ top stars, bargain options and players to avoid.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Netherlands are strong in defence… on paperCredit: Dream TeamTOP STARSThe eye is drawn first and foremost to Netherlands’ wealth of centre-back options.Virgil van Dijk (£5m) and Nathan Ake (£4m) are the absolute bankers with Micky van de Ven (£3.5m), Matthijs de Ligt (£4m), Stefan de Vrij (£3m) and Lutesharel Geertruida (£3m) competing for minutes elsewhere.Jurrien Timber and Sven Botman would both have been strong contenders too had they not suffered the misfortune of injuries this season.Koeman also has a nice problem at right wing-back where both Denzel Dumfries (£4.5m) and Jeremie Frimpong (£4m) are appealing selections.Most read in FootballThe former was among the most prolific assist providers across the continent during qualifying but the latter is coming off the back of an impressive campaign with Bayer Leverkusen.There have been hints that Frimpong may play in a more advanced position so that both he and Dumfries can play in tandem – this eventuality would make him a hugely tempting option for Dream Team bosses as he’s categorised as a defender in our Euros fantasy game.The 23-year-old registered 12 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for the German double winners in 2023/24.Frimpong is a potential game-changerCredit: Kenny RamsayWhile Netherlands’ defence looks strong on paper, it should be noted that they have conceded plenty of goals against the top teams in recent times – something to bear in mind for the knockouts.Up top, Cody Gakpo (£4m) is the main man having scored eight goals and provided three assists in his last 17 outings at international level.And his record of a goal involvement every 125.7 minutes for Liverpool this season may have been overlooked by some.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
BARGAIN OPTIONSNetherlands’ players appear fairly priced across board generally but there might be some decent value in midfield if gaffers can predict Koeman’s starting line-up.For example, if Teun Koopmeiners (£3m) gets the nod then his price would seem reasonable.The 26-year-old contributed 15 goals and seven assists to Atalanta’s season, which ultimately resulted in Europa League glory.However, Koopmeiners is can’t be considered a guaranteed starter at the time of writing so Dream Team bosses should tread carefully.Gini Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay may still be key figures under KoemanCredit: Kenny RamsayPLAYERS TO AVOIDGini Wijnaldum (£3m) is back in contention and while his historical record at international level is good, many fans fear he won’t be up to speed in Germany.The experienced midfielder spent the domestic season with Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League and failed to score in the second half of the campaign.Elsewhere, Ryan Gravenberch (£3m) is a familiar name but Koeman publicly admitted that the Liverpool man only made the cut because of injuries to other players which gives a fairly clear indication of his place in the pecking order.Frenkie de Jong (£3.5m) is a crucial player for Netherlands and if he’s fully fit and motivated then he should be considered among their top stars rather than players to avoid.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, the Barcelona midfielder is in a race against time to make Matchday 1 and if doesn’t pull through then it might be a baptism of fire for him against France in Matchday 2 – proceed with caution.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More