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    Captaincy options for Dream Team Euros Matchday 1 – gaffers backing Kylian Mbappe to start strong

    DREAM TEAM EUROS bosses have until 7pm to lock in their captain and vice-captain for Matchday 1.Remember, your captain will have their points doubled by the armband and your vice-captain will have their points doubled if your first-choice selection doesn’t play for any reason.Let’s analyse the most appealing options for the first round of group games.DON’T MISS OUT – PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!Who else?Credit: Dream TeamKylian Mbappe (£7.5m)It should come as no surprise that France’s captain is the popular choice.The 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner skipped training on Thursday with a flu bug disrupting Les Bleus’ preparations but, at this stage, the superstar forward is expected to start against Austria on Monday night.With goals worth six points in Dream Team Euros, it’s hard to argue against Mbappe for captain.Gaffers looking to take him on might be encouraged by the sickness in the French camp, which could possibly hamper Didier Deschamps’ side.Plus, Austria are no mugs – they’ve beaten Croatia, Italy and Germany under Ralf Rangnick.All things considered, Mbappe is a safe and sound selection for captain but there’s scope for alternatives if you’re that way inclined.Cristiano Ronaldo (£6m)Those who bet against Ronaldo often loseCredit: GettyThe five-time Ballon d’Or winner looked in fine form against Republic of Ireland in Portugal’s final pre-tournament friendly and no player, not even Mbappe, heads to Germany with a better reputation for scoring goals.Some gaffers may be hesitant to back a 39-year-old who spent the domestic season in the Saudi Pro League but Ronaldo has never adhered to normal expectations.The legendary No7 rattled along at a rate of a goal a game for Al-Nasser in 2023/24 and with the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£6m) and Bernardo Silva (£4.5m) in the supply line, he will fancy his chances of extending his record of 14 goals in European Championships when he faces Czechia on Tuesday.Fernandes is also in the captaincy conversation given his form in 2024.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK PLAY FOR FREE NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Talent to burnCredit: GettyJamal Musiala (£4.5m)According to our friends at Betfair, Germany are heaviest favourites to win their opening fixture among all 24 teams at the tournament.The hosts take on Scotland this evening and the home fans will hope their No10 displays the full extent of his undeniable talent.Musiala is one of the most natural dribblers in world football, an attribute which should help him collect his fair share of bonus points this summer.The 21-year-old’s Bundesliga campaign with Bayerm Munich was partially interrupted by injuries but the fact is he averaged a goal or assist every 110.4 minutes.If you like the idea of getting ahead of the game from the very first fixture then selecting Musiala as captain might be the way to do just that.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
    Romelu Lukaku (£5.5m)Lukaku’s record is not to be underestimatedCredit: GettyBelgium’s hulking target man broke the record for most goals in a European Championship qualifying campaign when he bagged 14 in just eight outings to book his side’s place in Germany.More broadly, he’s scored 85 goals in 115 caps at international level.If you’re somebody who considers Lukaku a flat-track bully then that shouldn’t have too much of an impact on the striker’s viability for Matchday 1 as the Red Devils are set to face Slovakia, one of tournament’s biggest underdogs.The 31-year-old boasts an excellent record for Belgium but when things go wrong for him they go really wrong – remember those misses against Croatia at the World Cup? – so it might be wise to wait for a look at his form before rushing to stick the armband on him.But if you feel confident in Lukaku’s ability to punish Slovakia then crack on – he’s got Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) feeding him after all.Scotland legend Gordon Strachan gives his verdict on some BIG Dream Team Euros questions More

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    Christoph Baumgartner and other bargain midfielders available in Dream Team Euros

    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

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    Dream Team season winner reveals how he landed £50,000 top prize – and offers advice to Euros gaffers

    “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

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    9 things every Dream Team Euros gaffer needs to know before tournament begins

    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

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    Jurgen Klinsmann backs hosts Germany to deliver Dream Team Euros glory – take him on with £50,000 up for grabs!

    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

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    We reveal our Bracket Challenge predictions for the Euros – take us on and compete for iPhone 15 Pro Max!

    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

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    Milos Kerkez and other bargain defenders who could bring your Dream Team Euros XI together nicely

    WITH expensive players such as Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m), Harry Kane (£7.5m) and Jude Bellingham (£6m) among the most popular in Dream Team Euros, plenty of managers will be on the hunt for a cheap defender to balance the books.Here we’ve assembled five candidates who might just be capable of bringing your XI together nicely.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Roll up, roll up – get your bargains!Credit: Dream TeamMilos Kerkez (£2.5m)Hungary are among the teams being touted as potential dark horses and so their 20-year-old left-back could be viewed as good value.Marco Rossi’s side went unbeaten in qualifying by keeping it relatively tight at the back and they performed very well against Italy, Germany and England in the most recent Nations League – remember their 4-0 win at Wembley?Kerkez turned a few heads this season as one of several spirited performers for a Bournemouth side who punched above their weight for most of the Premier League campaign.The exuberant defender gets through his fair share of tackles and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he returned a clean sheet against Switzerland in Matchday 1 – the Swiss aren’t all that hopeful of a strong showing this summer.Hungary and RB Leipzig centre-back Willi Orban (£2.5m) is available for the same price.Radu Dragusin (£2m)Romania conceded just five goals in qualifyingCredit: GettyThe Tottenham centre-back is one of Romania’s most-known players and a key contributor to his side’s qualification.Anghel Iordanescu’s troops conceded just five goals in ten fixtures to book their place in Germany and they head into the tournament having drawn their last two friendlies 0-0.Goals are a concern but their defence has generally held up well in the last 18 months.Romania take on Ukraine in Matchday 1 which has to be considered a potential clean sheet for Dragusin and his team-mates.Oleksandr Zinchenko (£2.5m) and company are a decent side but it’s worth noting that out of all 24 teams present at the tournament, only Poland scored fewer goals than Ukraine in qualifying.If you want to save even more cash then opt for Andrei Burca (£1.5m) instead.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Marc Guehi (£3m)Ready to step up?Credit: GettyYou may not consider £3m an outright bargain but if the Crystal Palace defender starts for England in the absence of Harry Maguire then he surely has be considered extremely affordable.It’s rare to find a starter among the top teams available at such a reasonable price and such opportunities are hard to resist.Whereas other names on this list are tailored to Matchday 1, Guehi is potentially a long-term selection who could provide returns in the knockout stages if all goes smoothly for the Three Lions.It’s not inconceivable that Gareth Southgate will back Lewis Dunk (£3m), Ezri Konsa (£3m) or Joe Gomez (£3.5m) instead but at this stage Guehi seems to be atop the pecking order.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
    Wout Faes (£3m)Much of the same logic applies here as the mop-haired 26-year-old is essentially a lock at centre-back for Belgium.Faes started all eight games of the Red Devils’ relatively comfortable qualifying campaign and gaffers who prefer a fixture-first approach should consider him a viable option for the group stage.Belgium will be hopeful of clean sheets against Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine in Group E.Some may be concerned that Faes spent the domestic season with Leicester in the Championship but since that campaign proved to be a successful one, it’s probably nothing to worry about..There are question marks over Belgium’s capacity to keep out stronger teams but they should negotiate their group without too much bother.Mykola Matvienko (£2m)Matvienko currently features in just 0.6% of teams createdCredit: GettyWe mentioned earlier that Romania might be able to bag a clean sheet against Ukraine in Matchday 1 but the reverse is also true – Score Predictor users should consider the possibility of a 0-0.Ukraine have registered goalless draws against Germany and Italy in the last six months and so their defence will feel confident of resisting a Romania side that are solid but lack firepower.Matvienko was previously linked to Brighton, a club with a good reputation for talent recognition in recent times, and he’s a fraction cheaper than the other defenders expected to start for Serhiy Rebrov’s side.Ukraine will then take on Slovakia in Matchday 2, another clean sheet opportunity, but you’ll probably want to stay clear of their defenders in Matchday 3 for their meeting with Belgium.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – THREE DAYS TO GO!Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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    Harry Redknapp selects three ex-Tottenham players in Dream Team Euros XI – take him on with £50,000 prize pot on offer

    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