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      Darwin Nunez and the other most-popular Dream Team World Cup players with fewer than five points

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      AS we dive into the final round of group games, Dream Team World Cup gaffers should be taking stock of which players have over-performed and which assets have sadly disappointed.For the next couple of minutes, we’re going to highlight the latter group.
      These are the five most-popular players with fewer than five points at this stage.
      Phil Foden

      11.7% ownership
      0 points
      £5million

      Frequently found on the benchCredit: getty
      The England midfielder has been limited to just 20-odd minutes of playing time in Qatar so far.
      His ownership reflects the feelings of many supporters of the Three Lions that he should be starting for the Euro 2020 finalists having already scored eight goals and provided three assists for Man City this season.
      Gareth Southgate may well appease the masses by naming Foden in his starting line-up to face Wales this evening, which would give the 22-year-old an opportunity to get off the mark in Dream Team World Cup.
      However, chances are he will find himself back among the substitutes in the round of 16 if England progress as expected.
      Darwin Nunez
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      11.7% ownership
      0 points
      £5million

      Goose eggCredit: getty
      Mexico, Tunisia and Uruguay are the only three teams yet to score a goal at this year’s World Cup.
      The latter’s inclusion in that list is particularly surprising given the quality of their squad.
      Liverpool’s new striker had a night to forget against Portugal and like everyone else on the pitch he fell victim to the tedium that infected the second half of Uruguay vs South Korea.
      Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are both past their best and that’s what led Dream Team World Cup gaffers to lump on Nunez prior to the tournament but he’s yet to repay his backers with a single point.
      Diego Alonso’s side take on Ghana in what will be an emotionally-charged game on Friday given the ill-feelings between the two nations stemming from the 2010 quarter-finals.
      The clash may favour Nunez as the Black Stars conceded five goals in their first two games, as well as scoring five.
      Lisandro Martinez

      13.2% ownership
      4 points
      £4million

      Just don’t mention Saudi ArabiaCredit: getty
      The Man United centre-back did his job valiantly to help Argentina keep a clean sheet against Mexico but he narrowly missed out on a 7+ rating so he had to make do with five points at the final whistle.
      Unfortunately, the minus point he incurred after coming off the bench against Saudi Arabia in that shock 2-1 defeat put his owners on the back foot.
      You would think that Martinez has shown enough to maintain his place in the starting XI when the Albiceleste take on Poland this week but Lionel Scaloni has often preferred to pair Cristian Romero with Nicolas Otamendi at the heart of defence.
      Emiliano Martinez

      19% ownership
      4 points
      £4million

      Still the most-popular keeper in the game
      Much of what applied to the Old Trafford resident is also relevant to Argentina’s first-choice goalkeeper.
      Martinez was by far and away the most-popular asset in his position before the tournament got underway and he still holds that title although not to the same extent following that shocker against Saudi Arabia.
      Victory and a clean sheet against Poland would reaffirm the idea that the Aston Villa custodian is great value at £4m but if Robert Lewandowksi or one of his pals score then gaffers may have to cut their losses.
      Kevin De Bruyne

      22.2% ownership
      3 points
      £7million

      Belgium have disappointed Dream Team World Cup bossesCredit: getty
      The lowly returns of Belgium’s creator-in-chief are not only disappointing because of how popular he is but because of his price – at £7m he’s comfortably the most-expensive asset in his position.
      Roberto Martinez’s side have arguably been the most underwhelming of the big sides (they’re ranked second in the world after all) but they could yet book their place in the round of 16 with a positive result against Croatia.
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      De Bruyne has the quality to produce a Star Man showing and double-digit haul out of nowhere but at this stage it seems likely that a lot of gaffers will be seeking a replacement before the knockout rounds get underway.
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      Portugal talisman Bruno Fernandes overtakes Kylian Mbappe to become Dream Team World Cup’s top dog

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      THERE was a time not long ago when Bruno Fernandes was unplayable at club level but frustratingly ineffective in Portugal colours.This culminated at Euro 2020 when he provided barely any threat at all for Fernando Santos’ side after registering 28 goals and 17 assists for Manchester United in 2020/21.
      However, it could be argued that the roles are reversed these days.
      The 28-year-old has mustered three goals and three assists in 20 appearances for the Red Devils this term, a return which represents a significant drop-off in tangible contributions from his first two years at Old Trafford.
      Conversely, Fernandes’ output at international level since Euro 2020 has improved significantly.
      His brace against Uruguay on Monday night made it nine goals and five assists in his last 17 outings.
      Fernandes has started brightly in QatarCredit: getty
      This dramatic reversal has paid huge dividends in the realm of Dream Team World Cup this winter.
      The midfielder’s double against Diego Alonso’s side had an element of fortune as it initially looked as if Cristiano Ronaldo had nodded home Fernandes’ inviting cross but the goal was soon awarded to the latter.
      And Fernandes would not have taken Portugal’s stoppage-time penalty had his five-time Ballon d’Or winning team-mate not been substituted.
      Still, the Navegadores’ No8 has played so well in his first two group games in Qatar that he’s earned his luck – plus, he was only denied a hat-trick by half a width of the post.
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      When all was said and done, Fernandes banked 18 points to add to the 11 he took off Ghana in the first round of fixtures.
      His overall total of 29 sees him overtake Kylian Mbappe (28 points) to become Dream Team World Cup’s outright top performer at this stage.
      A ‘friendly’ conversation
      What’s even more remarkable is the lead Fernandes has over his fellow midfielders – Bukayo Saka and Frenkie de Jong are his closest rivals and they’re both a full 11 points off the pace.
      Speaking of the Dutchman, he’s the only asset other than Fernandes to have claimed two Star Man awards at this tournament so far.
      With an ownership of 21%, the Man United playmaker is the third-most popular asset in his position at the time of writing but he’s likely to overtake Kevin De Bruyne (22.2% ownership) this week with an ageing Belgium at risk of elimination.
      Vincius Junior remains the most-selected midfielder with an ownership of 32.4%.
      With Portugal already assured of a spot in the round of 16, Fernandes’ price of £4.5m looks very reasonable although it’s not unthinkable that that he may have his minutes managed in some capacity against South Korea on Friday.
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      Guillermo Ochoa and Bukayo Saka feature in the best Dream Team World Cup XI of the tournament so far

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      TODAY completes the first round of fixtures at this year’s World Cup so how about a quick Dream Team round-up?We’ve assembled the best possible XI of the tournament so far as determined by overall points.
      Needless to say, the more of these early risers you backed the better…
      GOALKEEPER: Guillermo Ochoa/Thibaut Courtois
      A World Cup icon
      It’s a tie between Mexico’s cult hero and the man who is probably the best player in the world in his position right now.
      Both Ochoa and Courtois saved penalties to keep their sheets clean this week – the former denied Robert Lewandowski as the north Americans drew 0-0 with Poland while the latter repelled Alphonso Davies as Belgium held off an impressive Canada side to win 1-0.
      The two custodians were equally deserving of their Star Man awards and are consequently locked at the top of the keeper rankings on 16 points each.
      DEFENDERS: Dejan Lovren, Jordi Alba, Ali El Abdi, Diego Godin
      You’ve probably erased Croatia’s 0-0 draw with Morocco from your mind and with good reason.
      Lovren was the unlikely beneficiary of that snoozefest as he just edged out Achraf Hakimi to claim the Star Man award (somebody has to win it) on top of his clean sheet for a tidy 13-point return.
      An experienced head among Spain’s youthful exuberanceCredit: getty
      Alba’s success was more predictable as most Dream Team World Cup bosses would have anticipated Spain to start their campaign with a comfortable win over Costa Rica.
      The Barcelona left-back assisted Marco Asensio’s goal and won the penalty converted by Ferran Torres to bank 12 points – he’ll be a popular recruit in the coming days.
      Denmark v Tunisia was another war of attrition at times but the latter gave a good account of themselves.
      Left-back El Abdi narrowly edged out several other players to take the Star Man award on top of his clean sheet for an unexpected return of 13 points – he currently appears in 0.2% of teams.
      And fresh off the presses is the ageless Diego Godin who came out on top of the match ratings in the 0-0 between Uruguay and South Korea this lunchtime – yep, you guessed it, 13 points.
      MIDFIELDERS: Bukayo Saka, Ilkay Gundogan, Dani Olmo
      England’s No17 is Dream Team World Cup’s joint-best performer overall at the time of writing.
      Saka scored two of the Three Lions’ six goals against a vulnerable Iran defence and held off stiff competition from Jude Bellingham to claim the Star Man award when all was said and done.
      Saka cashed in against IranCredit: getty
      The Arsenal youngster has 18 points to his name and has been transferred into loads of teams ahead of England’s meeting with USA on Friday night.
      Japan’s comeback condemned Germany to a miserable start their campaign in Qatar but it was a profitable one for Gundogan from an individual perspective in the realm of Dream Team World Cup at least.
      The Manchester City midfielder scored from the penalty spot and did a good job of linking the play together for Hansi Flick’s side in the first half.
      In hindsight, replacing him with Leon Goretzka in the 67th minute may have been a critical mistake as it was only a few moments later Japan took control of the game.
      Gundogan banked 13 points for his goal, a 7+ rating and a bittersweet Star Man award – leave him on the pitch next time will you, Hansi?
      Olmo completes the midfield trio having taken advantage of Costa Rica’s leggy defence to score one goal and assist another.
      The RB Leipzig winger has an ownership of just 1% but his Star Man showing and 15-point haul will surely convince a few gaffers to take a leap of faith ahead of La Roja’s mouthwatering match-up with Germany at the weekend.
      FORWARDS: Enner Valencia, Ferran Torres, Olivier Giroud/Mehdi Taremi
      Still nobody has topped Valencia’s opening salvoCredit: getty
      It feels like along time ago now but Ecuador’s captain bagged a brace against the hosts on Sunday to zoom to the top of Dream Team World Cup’s rankings with 18 points – a position he still holds alongside the aforementioned Saka.
      Valencia may find it tougher going against Netherlands on Friday but nobody can take his flying start away from him.
      Given that Luis Enrique’s side racked up a 7-0 scoreline it’s only fitting our hypothetical XI features a Spaniard in all the outfield positions.
      Torres is the chosen one having scored a brace at the expense of Keylor Navas and co for a 13-point return.
      The Barcelona man boasts an impressive scoring rate on the international stage – he averages a goal every 138.3 minutes for Spain.
      Giroud and Taremi are also tied on 13 points thanks to braces against Australia and England respectively, though their nations experienced different emotions come full-time in those fixtures.
      In regards to the former, £3.5m is a very reasonable price for France’s starting striker – a knock-on effect of Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku’s injury withdrawals.
      How many of these assets will double down on their returns in the second round of fixtures? Only time will tell…

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      France’s midfield options come into light for Dream Team World Cup bosses after pre-tournament uncertainty

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      IT was good of France to introduce a hint jeopardy into their first game of the 2022 World Cup.The defending champions went 1-0 down to Australia on Tuesday night and, given they had failed to win five of their previous six games, whispered criticisms began to spread.
      However, Les Bleus were quick to stamp out the embers of concern as they took charge to eventually register a swaggering 4-1 victory.
      Australia’s opening goal proved to be just a consolation
      Earlier this week, we flagged Olivier Giroud’s potential to Dream Team World Cup gaffers and those who took our advice were rewarded with a 13-point haul as the 36-year-old target man bagged a brace to equal Thierry Henry’s record of 51 France goals.
      Kylian Mbappe, the second-most popular player in the game right now, registered ten points after scoring and providing an assist.
      The PSG forward was far too good for the Aussie defenders and his imposing performance was only blotted by a glaring miss and a loose touch when through one-one-one with Matt Ryan – he would have had a hat-trick on another day.
      And Antoine Griezmann banked eight points as he swooped for the Star Man award with a puppeteer’s performance at No10 – he always seems to save his best form for major tournaments.
      Dream Team World Cup bosses had a pretty good idea of the France’s forward line prior to the tournament but the midfield situation was not so clear.
      Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante have been guaranteed starters for most of Didier Deschamps’ reign and so when the pair were ruled out through injury, a spanner was thrown into the works.
      Rabiot equalised for the defending world championsCredit: getty
      As predicted, Aurelien Tchouameni fulfilled the anchor role but some may have been surprised to see Adrien Rabiot selected as the shuttling No8.
      The Juventus midfielder has a fractious history with the national team, four years ago he refused to be on Les Bleus’ standby list – his ego has hindered his career progression a few times.
      But the air has been cleared and relations between the 27-year-old and Deschamps will be better than ever after the former scored one and assisted another to swiftly reverse Australia’s ascendancy.
      Rabiot pocketed ten points for his efforts and suddenly looks a viable option in Dream Team World Cup given the swaggering nature of France’s win.
      He costs £4m and currently appears in just 1.5% of teams.
      Perhaps more enticing is Ousmane Dembele, who got the nod to start on the right flank in Deschamps’ 4-2-3-1 formation on Tuesday night and looked plenty threatening, albeit against significantly inferior opposition.
      In the shop window for Dream Team World Cup bossesCredit: getty
      The Barcelona winger is a somewhat enigmatic performer, equally capable of frustrating brain fades as he is breathtaking skills.
      Later in the tournament, France’s coach may opt to bolster the midfield with someone like Youssouf Fofana, Matteo Guendouzi or Eduardo Camavinga – he may even feel Denmark pose a suitable threat in their next game to warrant such a switch.
      But at £3.5m and as attack-minded as midfield assets come, Dembele is an asset to consider at the very least – he earned five points against Australia by virtue of a 7+ rating and an assist.
      After Argentina’s dramatic false start, France’s comfortable opening will convince many Dream Team World Cup managers to redistribute their faith – expect Rabiot and Dembele to be popular recruits in the next few days.

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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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      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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