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      Dream Team Euros: England’s top stars, bargain options & players to avoid

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      ENGLAND players will be immensely popular in Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game this summer.Optimistic supporters of the Three Lions are backing their boys to end the 58 years of hurt and even level-headed neutrals will admit Gareth Southgate has an arsenal of attacking talent available to him at present.One way or the other, England’s first game against Serbia will have a huge impact on Dream Team Euros and so gaffers need to make sure they give themselves the best chance of healthy returns.With that in mind, let’s run through the top stars, bargain options and players to avoid.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW!Southgate will be hoping Stones avoids injury setbacksCredit: Dream TeamTOP STARSHarry Kane (£7.5m) is the joint most-expensive player in the game alongside Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m) and with good reason.Germany will feel like a second home to the 30-year-old after he plundered 44 goals during his first season with Bayern Munich – 36 league goals earned him the European Golden Shoe.The ex-Tottenham striker is his country’s captain and first-choice penalty taker – his record of 62 goals from 89 caps speaks for itself.Jude Bellingham (£6m) is set to start Matchday 1 as the most-popular midfielder in the game after his remarkable campaign with Real Madrid.Most read in FootballIt remains to be seen how Southgate will use the 20-year-old superstar but his tally of 23 club goals in 2023/24 (with the Champions League final still to come) suggests he’ll be encouraged to influence the game in the final third.Kyle Walker (£4m) is currently the most-selected defender but John Stones (£4.5m) is the man most assured of his spot in the starting line-up – injury niggles not withstanding.The Manchester City centre-back has been a central figure throughout the Southgate reign and he’s gone to another level since Pep Guardiola created a hybrid role for him.Many England fans are pinning their hopes on Bellingham this summerCredit: GettyBARGAIN OPTIONSAs pre-tournament favourites, cheap England players are a rarity but that doesn’t mean there aren’t value-for-money options to consider.Declan Rice (£3m) is one of the first names on the team sheet and should therefore be considered very affordable.The likes of Kane, Bellingham, Bukayo Saka (£6.5m) and Phil Foden (£6.5m) will be expected to hog the goal involvements but the Arsenal midfielder is not to be underestimated in the attacking department – he notched seven goals and ten assists for the Gunners this term.Even if the defensive midfielder holds deep and sticks to the dirty work, he could tick over nicely through bonus points and tackles.At £3m Rice could be a key that unlocks greater returns elsewhere while still pulling his own weight.With Luke Shaw (£4m) said to be a serious doubt, Dream Team bosses should take note of who Southgate is lining up to start at left-back if the Manchester United man doesn’t pull through.Joe Gomez is among the potential candidates and he will be added to the game at a reasonable price that would suddenly look very inviting if he were to become a starter.PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME – IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!One of Southgate’s favourites is available for just £3mCredit: GettyPLAYERS TO AVOIDMany fans are calling for Southgate to unleash a swarm of attacking players in Germany but the 53-year-old generally prefers a more pragmatic approach, especially at major tournaments.While the idea of a Rice-Bellingham double pivot behind three ambitious talents (and Kane) may sound appealing, the reality is that the Arsenal man will probably be paired with a more conservative midfielder.This would probably mean Cole Palmer will have to settle for a place on the bench, at least initially. Chelsea’s wonderkid lit up the regular Dream Team campaign with 25 goals and 18 assists but, at this stage, Saka, Bellingham and Foden are likely to get the nod in the three positions behind Kane.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe likes of Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, James Maddison, Jack Grealish, Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen all have their merits too but it’s rarely been more difficult to establish oneself as a starter for the Three Lions in the attacking positions.Dream Team bosses should be selecting players guaranteed the majority of minutes and, as good as he’s been of late, that doesn’t apply to Palmer right now.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Download the Dream Team app to play fantasy football and other fun games – plus top tips!

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      THE Dream Team app is available to download on IOS and Android right now.Our improved app is the home of our beloved fantasy football games as well as other fun games for passionate supporters worldwide.Apple users should search Dream Team Fantasy Football in the App Store – available for iPhone and iPad.Android users should search Dream Team Fantasy Football in the Play Store.Alternatively, click here to access all Dream Team’s offerings directly via our website.Download the Dream Team app on IOS or AndroidCredit: Dream TeamRight now, app users can feast on a variety of free-to-play Euros games designed to enhance their experience of this summer’s major international tournament in Germany.
      Euros Fantasy Game – Build an XI of international stars, earn points, make transfers, play Boosters, challenge friends in Mini Leagues – compete for £50,000 prize pot!
      Euros Bracket Challenge – Map out how this summer’s tournament will play out and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast – iPhone 15 Pro Max top prize!
      Euros Score Predictor – Guess the exact results of all 51 fixtures and earn points for the accuracy of your predictions – £5,000 prize pot!
      The Dream Team app also features a stream of articles crammed full of tips, tricks, stats and facts designed to improve readers’ fortunes in the various games.Users are also served a feed of up-to-date football stories from The Sun, keeping them abreast of breaking news and the day’s top talking points.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Has 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo got one last special tournament in him for Dream Team Euros gaffers?

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      OUR Euros fantasy game offers Dream Team managers the chance to once again take charge of an XI starring Cristiano Ronaldo (£6m).The five-time Ballon d’Or winner still holds the record for most points earned in a single Dream Team campaign – he amassed 477 for Manchester United in 2007/08 – and as the all-time top goalscorer in international football history he is clearly an asset who deserves suitable consideration.Few players possess such aura and pedigree but at 39 years old the question will be asked whether he is still capable of lighting up a major international tournament?CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW!Superstars don’t come biggerCredit: Dream TeamDream Team bosses keen on Ronaldo have plenty of reasons to be hopeful of mega returns.The prolific striker heads to Germany having plundered 50 goals in as many games for Al Nassr in 2023/24.He was ruthless during Euro 2024 qualifying too, scoring ten goals in nine outings – only Romelu Lukaku (£5.5m) bagged more.Ronaldo also registered the most shots on target (worth a point each in Dream Team Euros) during qualifying while no player averaged more shots per 90 minutes.Simply put, he’s a potent threat and arguably the most complete goalscorer to ever play the game.And broadly speaking, Portugal are well placed to go deep at Euro 2024.Most read in Dream TeamThey’re set to face Czech Republic, Turkey and Georgia in Group F, which has to be considered a relatively favourable draw.Portugal boast a strong squad for Euro 2024Credit: GettyAt £6m, Ronaldo is among the most-expensive players in Dream Team Euros but he’s £1.5m cheaper than Harry Kane (£7.5m) and Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m).Gaffers keen on a top-tier forward could select Ronaldo in place of either the England or France captain and invest the extra £1.5m elsewhere.The case for selecting Portugal’s talisman is strong but some gaffers will have their doubts.His scoring record in Saudi Arabia is impressive on paper but it’s difficult to gauge the standard of the league in relation to the European top tiers.Similarly, Roberto Martinez’s side came out of qualifying with the best record (most wins, most goals scored, fewest goals conceded) but they too benefited from some friendly match-ups.Half of Ronaldo’s goals came from three games against Lichtenstein and Luxembourg.The latter, currently sandwiched between Zambia and China in the world rankings, finished third in a weak group.Portugal could only beat what was put in front of them but there’s a suggestion Ronaldo might head to Germany having played against sub-par opposition for both club and country across the last 18 months.Therefore, there’s a chance he may be caught out by the sudden jump in standard expected at Euro 2024 – then again, he’s a man who has thrived under the brightest spotlights time and time again.Ronaldo triumphed at Euro 2016Credit: Getty ImagesExperienced Dream Team managers will remember Ronaldo quickly became an expensive asset to avoid at the 2022 World Cup.He scored a penalty in Portugal’s opening win over Ghana but after ineffective showings against Uruguay and South Korea, and behavioural issues, he was dropped from the starting line-up for the round of 16 and quarter-final, where his side were ultimately eliminated by Morocco.Of course, that was all Fernando Santos’ doing, who has since been replaced in the dugout by Martinez.The former Belgium coach has reinstated Ronaldo as first-choice striker.Dream Team managers have a big decision to make on RonaldoCredit: GettyWith just over two weeks until the tournament gets underway, Ronaldo currently features in 13.5% of teams created.That makes him the fourth most-selected striker at the time of writing but it will be interesting to see whether he gains or loses popularity as the Matchday 1 deadline nears.Few players have a higher ceiling when everything clicks but many gaffers will be reluctant to back a 39-year-old who has been playing in the Saudi Pro League for the last year.READ MORE SUN STORIESDecisions, decisions…PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME – IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game: Transfer allowance and Matchdays explained

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      DREAM TEAM’S Euros fantasy game is available to play now with this summer’s tournament set to kick off in Germany on June 14th.Understandably, almost every manager will be focused on the creation of their initial XI at this stage but it’s imperative all gaffers fully understand how Matchdays will work; and how transfers are allocated.PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Excitement for Dream Team Euros is building by the dayCredit: Dream TeamMATCHDAYSDream Team’s Euros fantasy game is divided into seven scoring periods known as Matchdays.
      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)
      Each Matchday begins one hour before the first game of the relevant scoring period kicks off so the deadline for Matchday 1 is 7pm on June 14th, an hour before Germany take on Scotland in the opening fixture.Matchday 1 will conclude with Portugal v Czech Republic on June 18th, after which point all 24 teams present at the tournament will have played once.It’s important you lock in your starting team before that first deadline because any changes made after 7pm won’t come into effect until Matchday 2.To be clear, if you transfer one England player out for another on Sunday June 16th based on a leaked starting line-up, that change won’t go through until three days later, when Matchday 2 begins.Once the tournament is underway, make sure you adhere to the Matchday deadlines when making transfers, playing Boosters and selecting your captain.Don’t forget our Euros Bracket Challenge!Credit: Dream TeamPLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME – IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!TRANSFERSYou are free to make unlimited transfers prior to Matchday 1 as this will enable you to experiment with various formations, combinations and strategies.Once the tournament begins, you will be allocated a certain number of transfers dependent on the Matchday.
      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
      As you can see, your initial XI should be relatively tailored to the group stage as a whole as you’ll only have a maximum of three transfers prior to Matchday 2 and the same again for Matchday 3.However, unlimited transfers before Matchday 4 (round of 16 fixtures) will allow you to build your team from the ground up in preparation for the knockout stages if you so desire.It’s important to note that your overall budget will increase from £50million to £53million from Matchday 5 onwards.This should allow you to select a fully active XI even if all the so-called big teams (with their more expensive players) make it to the last eight.Use your transfers to keep your team in tip-top shapeUnlike our regular season fantasy game, transfers can not be rolled over from one Matchday to the next.Transfers can be reversed, however, by pressing ‘undo’ when managing your team for the upcoming Gameweek.For example, if you wish to swap Harry Kane for Kylian Mbappe between Gameweeks 2 and 3 but later read that the France forward is an injury doubt, you can reverse the transfer (prior to the Matchday deadline) and revert to England’s captain – you will also get the transfer back.It’s also worth noting that you are not obligated to make any transfers.If you believe your XI is well set up for Matchday 2 after doing well in Matchday 1 then it’s perfectly reasonable to not change anything.Needless to say, you should use your transfers to react to the unfolding drama of the tournament and improve the point-scoring ability of your XI.CLICK HERE TO PLAY EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Play Dream Team’s Euros Score Predictor game alongside this summer’s tournament – £5,000 prize pot!

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      THINK you have an idea of how this summer’s Euros will play out?Dream Team’s Euros Score Predictor game invites you to forecast the results of all 51 matches set to take place at this summer’s tournament.The more accurate your predictions prove to be, the more points you’ll gain and the higher you’ll appear on the overall leaderboard.After the final, the entrant with the most points will bank a whopping £3,500 – with £1,500 for the runner-up and £500 for third.Just like our Euros fantasy game, Euros Score Predictor is free to play and will surely enhance your enjoyment of this summer’s football extravaganza.And why not play in Mini Leagues against your mates (or colleagues, family members, etc) so you can battle it out for bragging rights?CLICK HERE TO PLAY EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Submit your predictions for Matchday 1 now!Credit: Dream TeamEuros Score Predictor is divided into seven Matchdays that align with the tournament’s format:
      Matchday 1 – first round of group fixtures (12 games)
      Matchday 2 – second round of group 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)
      You have to submit your predictions for every fixture in the upcoming Matchday for your entry to be valid but you can subsequently alter predictions right up until kick-off for each relevant game.Most read in FootballSo for Matchday 1, you must first submit predictions for all 12 of the group games set to take place from June 14th until June 18th.However, if you initially predict a 4-0 win for France over Austria, for example, but news breaks of an injury crisis among Didier Deschamps’ squad then you’ll be able to tweak your score for that fixture when you get a look at Les Bleus’ depleted line-up.You are free to submit predictions for the first three Matchdays (entire group stage) right now if you wish but, whatever your preference, just make sure you’ve entered the full allotment of predictions for each Matchday before it gets underway.Play Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game this summer!Credit: Dream TeamCLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW!As previously mentioned, you will score points based on the accuracy of your predictions.Here’s how points are earned:
      Correct outcome +4 pts
      Correct score bonus +3pts
      Correct ‘home team’ goals +1 pt
      Correct ‘away team’ goals +1 pt
      Correct score difference +1 pt
      Of course, all teams bar Germany will be on foreign soil this summer but each fixture has a designated ‘home team’ and ‘away team’ – the former is always listed first.The term ‘correct outcome’ refers to the general result of the match in question – home win, draw or away win.If, for example, you predict Germany to beat Scotland 4-0 in the tournament’s opening game but it actually ends 2-1 to the hosts, you would still earn four points for correctly predicting the winning team.However, if you accurately predict a 2-1 win for Julian Nagelsmann’s side then you would bank ten points in one fell swoop – four points for the correct outcome, three points for the exact score, and one point each for the numbers of home goals, away goals and correct score difference.It’s important to note that results are measured at the end of normal time (90 minutes plus stoppage time) once the knockout stages are underway – extra time and penalty shootouts are irrelevant for the purposes of Euros Score Predictor.For example, if you predict a 2-2 draw between Portugal and Netherlands in the quarter-finals and it finishes that way at the end of normal time, you will receive ten points, even if Cristiano Ronaldo goes on to score a winner in extra time.Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euros with Portugal in 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorThese are the fixtures for Matchday 1:
      Germany v Scotland
      Hungary v Switzerland
      Spain v Croatia
      Italy v Albania
      Poland v Netherlands
      Slovenia v Denmark
      Serbia v England
      Romania v Ukraine
      Belgium v Slovakia
      Austria v France
      Turkey v Georgia
      Portugal v Czechia
      Can you spot the one-sided thrashings, the damp squibs and the shocking upsets?If not, feel free to select one of the ‘quick picks’ under each fixture and this will fill in a common prediction for you.By all means, dig deep into the stats and form relevant to each match-up if you like but if you opt for sheer gut instinct – a method used by several Score Predictor winners during the regular season – then it will only take mere seconds to enter your predictions for each Matchday.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith a £5,000 prize pot up for grabs, why not get involved via our app or website today?PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME – IPHONE 15 PRO MAX UP FOR GRABS!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game scoring system explained: What are player performance marks and bonus points?

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      DREAM TEAM introduced a new and improved scoring system for the 2023/24 season and our Euros fantasy game will more or less follow suit.However, we have made some slight tweaks based on user feedback that will create an even more engaging experience for managers this summer.Whether you’re new to Dream Team or an experienced gaffer, it’s important you understand all the ways players will score points once Matchday 1 gets underway.PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Goals are more important than ever this summerCredit: Dream TeamPOINTS BREAKDOWNAll Players:
      Goal +6 pts
      Assist +3 pts
      Shot on target +1 pt
      Big chance created +1 pt
      Tackles (per two) +1 pt
      Appearance (up to 60 minutes) +1 pt
      Appearance (60 minutes or more) +1 pt
      Yellow card -1 pt
      Red card -3 pts
      Own goal -2 pts
      Penalty miss -3 pts
      Goalkeepers & Defenders only:
      Clean sheet (minimum 60 minutes played) +5 pts
      Each goal conceded over one -1 pt
      Goalkeepers only:
      Saves (per two) +1 pt
      Penalty save +3 pts
      Most read in FootballIt’s important to note the increased value placed on goals and assists, previously worth five and two points respectively.This change means goal involvements are more important than ever and you should ensure your XI is stacked full of players capable of pinpoint finishes or killer passes.Please note that all the statistical elements (big chances created, tackles, etc) are determined by the boffins at Opta – nobody knows numbers better in the world of football.Joao Palhinha makes a lot of tackles for both club and countryCredit: GettyDream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament gameAdditionally, players are also able to earn Bonus Points if they positively contribute to their team’s performance in ways not covered by the aforementioned actions.Players do this by accumulating Player Performances Marks (PPM) based on certain statistical achievements within any given fixture.
      5 – 7 PPM = 1 Bonus Point
      8 – 11 PPM = 3 Bonus Points
      12+ PPM = 5 Bonus Points
      PLAYER PERFORMANCE MARKSAll Players:
      Successful Dribble +1
      Accurate Cross +1
      Pass Completion Rate* (70-80%) +1
      Pass Completion Rate* (80-90%) +2
      Pass Completion Rate* (90%+) +3
      Interception +1
      Foul Won +1
      Block +1
      Goal Outside Of The Penalty Area +1
      Offside -1
      Foul Conceded -1
      Error Leading To Goal -2
      Goalkeepers only:Successful Claim +1Successful Punch +1Keeper Sweep +1*Minimum number of 25 passes required to be awarded pass completion rate PPMsFoden earned plenty of bonus points during the regular seasonCredit: GettyAs an example, imagine you have selected Phil Foden for England’s first group game against Serbia in Matchday 1.If the Manchester City midfielder completes three successful dribbles (+3 PPM), wins two free-kicks (+2), completes 84% of his 50 passes (+2) but gets caught offside once (-1) then he will finish with six Players Performance Marks, which equates to one Bonus Point earned on top of any other points he may have earned from goals, assists, shots on targets, etc.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor full transparency, you can check each players’ PPM for any fixture using Dream Team’s Match Centre.PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE – FREE TO PLAY, IPHONE 15 PRO MAX TOP PRIZE! More

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      How to win Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game: 5 things you need to consider

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      WHETHER you’re new to Dream Team or an experienced manager who knows the ropes, it’s helpful to be aware of the core principles that underpin our beloved fantasy football game.With our Euros fantasy offering available to play right now and excitement building ahead of this summer’s tournament in Germany, allow us to highlight five things you need to consider whenever you’re plugged into the world of Dream Team.All the following points apply whether you’re hoping to compete in a Mini League with your mates or fancy a share of the £50,000 prize pot.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT!How it feels to play Dream Team’s Euros fantasy gameCredit: Dream Team1. Points Make PrizesMake sure you’re fully aware of how players score points in Dream Team Euros.We introduced a new and improved scoring system for our season fantasy game in 2023/24 that recognises individual performance to a more specific degree than ever before and our Euros game follows the same system, with some minor tweaks.When selecting a player for your XI, ask yourself: where are his points coming from?Remember, just because a player looks useful in real life, doesn’t mean they’re necessarily a viable Dream Team option.For example, there are impressive defenders who seem to pull double their weight but if they offer nothing going forward and their team is broadly light on clean sheets (because of weaknesses elsewhere) then their point-scoring potential is limited.Equally, some midfielders are pleasing on the eye but if they’re not a goal/assist threat then they’ll have to earn a lot of bonus points to justify their place in a decent Dream Team XI – such individuals do exist but are tricky to identify.A full breakdown of the scoring system can found in the Game Rules here.PLAY OUR EUROS BRACKET CHALLENGE – FREE TO PLAY, IPHONE 15 PRO MAX TOP PRIZE!2. Head > HeartMany a promising Dream Team boss has come unstuck because they let their allegiances interfere with their strategy.The likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are all perfectly fine selections give their form heading into the tournament but England fans should ensure they build their team with their head, not their heart.Equally, you may hope that France and Germany are eliminated at the group stage but is that actually what you think will happen?Don’t pass up the opportunity to own Kylian Mbappe in favour of manifesting an easier route to the final for your team.Think you better than Gareth Southgate? Prove it!Credit: Dream Team3. Fixtures, Fixtures, FixturesIt’s a good idea to be across the schedule at all times.Whether you use Dream Team’s Match Centre or an old-fashioned wall chart, an awareness of the fixtures will help inform your decisions for the better.Generally speaking, players are more likely to return shed-loads of points against favourable opposition whereas even match-ups are more difficult to predict.Spain, Croatia and Italy all boast several talented players but the three nations have been drawn together in Group B, alongside the unfortunate Albania.No doubt there will be plenty of points on offer from these fixtures but it’s not all that easy to identify which specific individuals will benefit given the competitive nature of the group.Conversely, Germany, England, Belgium and Portugal have been gifted more friendly group fixtures – on paper at least.You should also make sure your XI works as a cohesive unit by cross-referencing the fixtures.For example, Matchday 2 features Netherlands v France.If your XI contains Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Antoine Griezmann and Mbappe at that stage then you’re essentially up against yourself – either your Dutch defenders will keep a clean sheet or your French attackers will cash in, either way a couple of your players are likely to flop.There might be times in the knockout stages when it’s acceptable to hedge your bets but your XI should be a harmonious force across the first three Matchdays at least.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament game4. Transfer PolicyHere’s a breakdown of your transfer allowance for the whole 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
      This allowance gives you a lot of flexibility to react to the unfolding drama but you should never make a transfer just for the sake of it.If your XI is well set up for round of 16 after the final round of group games then it may be wise to resist transfers altogether – it all depends on the situation.Every transfer should improve your team, either for the upcoming Matchday or with a view to long-term gains.We’ll be on hand throughout the tournament with tips, tricks, stats and facts that should help you identify the best transfer targets.5. Perfect TimingTiming is everything in Dream Team.At the most basic level, you should familiarise yourself with the Matchday schedule, ensuring you make any desired changes to your XI before each deadline.Remember, the deadline falls one hour before the first fixture of the relevant Matchday – therefore the first deadline is 7pm on June 14th, an hour before Germany v Scotland kicks off.
      Matchday 1 – first round of group games
      Matchday 2 – second round of groups games
      Matchday 3 – third round of group games
      Matchday 4 – round of 16 fixtures
      Matchday 5 – quarter-finals
      Matchday 6 – semi-finals
      Matchday 7 – final
      The two most-popular players in Dream Team Euros right nowTiming also refers to your three Boosters, which will deliver bumper points if deployed at opportune moments.
      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
      Each Booster can only be played once never in conjunction with another, this means you’ll have a Booster active in three of the seven Matchdays.The timing of each Booster should be determined by fixtures and the make-up of your team.For example, there’s little to be gained from activating Goal Bonus if your XI is packed full of defenders and holding midfielders.Get your timing right and you’ll fly up the leaderboard!Good luck to all gaffers playing Dream Team this summer.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT!talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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      Gameweek 37 cheat sheet: How Dream Team bosses should approach the FA Cup final

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      THE regular Dream Team season will draw to a close this Saturday.Once the FA Cup final is in the history books, focus will switch entirely to our Euros fantasy game – which is available to play right now.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO ENTER, GREAT FUN!Will Pep Guardiola add another trophy to his collection this weekend?Credit: ReutersPlenty of gaffers will need a big finish in the London-based Manchester derby if they are to secure Mini League glory.And of course there’s the small matter of the massive sums of cash up for grabs at the top end of the overall leaderboard.So what’s the best way to approach the final fixture of the 2023/24 campaign?Inevitably, most managers are backing Manchester City to get the better of Manchester United at Wembley.At the time of writing, four of the five most transferred-in players ahead of the Gameweek 37 deadline are among Pep Guardiola’s favourites.MOST-POPULAR RECRUITS AHEAD OF GAMEWEEK 37:
      Rodri (£4.1m)
      Bernardo Silva (£4.2m)
      Bruno Fernandes (£5.7m)
      Kevin De Bruyne (£6.2m)
      Josko Gvardiol (£4.5m)
      Most read in FootballMr PopularCredit: Dream TeamIt should go without saying that Phil Foden (£5.9m) and Erling Haaland (£7.5m) are the standout must-have assets as the two highest point-scorers in the game – the former is three points ahead of his team-mate on 386.The only reason the successful duo aren’t among the most-popular recruits is because they already feature in the majority of teams.In terms of strategy, it might be wise to switch to the lesser-used 4-5-1 formation with Haaland being the lone striker.Julian Alvarez (£4m) has plundered 280 points this season but the World Cup winner is likely to start on the bench.Those who fancy the Red Devils to land a glove or two on the Premier League champions could back Rasmus Hojlund (£3.5m), who has two goals in his last two outings.Although it’s worth noting the Denmark international mustered just 28 points in the ten outings prior – a listless run that featured just three shots on target.Hojlund is a differential option for gaffers who want to bet against Man City to some degreeCredit: GettyWith all this mind, it might be smart to stock up on Man City midfield assets instead.A quartet of Foden, De Bruyne, Rodri and Bernardo (alongside Fernandes) seemingly covers most bases – although some gaffers will be tempted to back the explosive Jeremy Doku (£3.7m) if they believe the Belgian winger will start.However, if there’s any indication Alvarez will get the nod then backing both of Man City’s forwards (and penalty-takers) seems reasonable.All Dream Team bosses should already be aware that Ederson (£2.9m) has been ruled out of the final after fracturing his eye socket at Tottenham.Truth be told, Stefan Ortega (£2.1m) would probably have started regardless as he’s played every minute of City’s FA Cup campaign so far.Alternatively, Andre Onana (£2.9m) is Dream Team’s outright top goalkeeper because of his insane tally of 190 saves.It’s entirely possible that the Cameroon international could concede two or three goals on Saturday but still return a decent haul through save points if it’s one-way traffic from start to finish.Only Trent Alexander-Arnold averages more points-per-game among Dream Team defenders in 2023/24Credit: GettyDream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament gameIn defence, Gvardiol is the man of the moment having banked 78 points via four goals, two assists and four clean sheets in his last eight games.Interestingly, Diogo Dalot (£3.2m) is the next-best defender on both sides having earned 220 points, just three short of City’s Croatian left-back.The Portuguese full-back ranks highly for bonus points, big chances created, assists and tackles among assets in his position – like Onana he’s capable of a healthy return even when his clean sheet hopes are low.John Stones (£3.1m) has generally been a substitute option of late after a campaign blighted by injuries but there’s not much between Kyle Walker (£3.7m), Manuel Akanji (£4.2m), Ruben Dias (£3.8m) and Nathan Ake (£3.2m).One of that quartet is likely to be missing from the starting XI, possibly Ake given his recent minor injury but the Dutchman did come off the bench in the second half against West Ham.Fernandes has racked up 320 points this seasonCredit: GettyGaffers limited in scope should prioritise Man City’s heavy hitters in attack and Fernandes, who averages nine points-per-game since the turn of the year.Haaland and Foden are clearly the two best captaincy candidates and there’s not much between them at all.The England midfielder is generally more consistent as he picks up plenty of bonus points whereas City’s No9 is more of a feast-or-famine asset.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat being said, Haaland’s ceiling is enormous, as evidenced by his five-goal rout against Luton earlier in the season.Before managers lock in their transfers/captain for the 2pm deadline on Saturday, they should seek out all relevant team news – an unfortunate injury has the potential to scupper what should be entertaining end of the campaign.talkSPORT BET Welcome offer
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