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      Dream Team 2024/25: Gameweeks, Deadlines & Transfers explained

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      GAMEWEEKS and transfers are two huge aspects of Dream Team’s season fantasy game.Here’s everything you need to know about both subjects ahead of the 2024/25 season.PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR FREE NOW AHEAD OF THE 2024/25 SEASON – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS WEEKLY CASH WINNERS!Revision timeCredit: Dream TeamGAMEWEEKSGameweeks make up the framework of the campaign with each one acting as a scoring period.You will need to make sure your team is set up for the upcoming Gameweek prior to the deadline, which typically falls 90 minutes before the first fixture (usually Friday night or Saturday lunchtime).However, please be aware that the first deadline of the season is 8pm on August 16th, when Manchester United v Fulham kicks off to get the new Premier League campaign underway.Prior to each deadline, you will need to confirm any transfers you wish to make, select your captain (and vice captain), and activate any Boosters you want to play.Any changes made after the deadline won’t go through until the following Gameweek.It will often be the case that some teams have more fixtures to fulfil than others in a given Gameweek.Most read in FootballFor example, 13 top-flight clubs will feature in the second round of the Carabao Cup during midweek in Gameweek 2 – all these clubs will therefore have two games in GW2 while Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea will only play once.Soon after, the European competitions will get underway, ensuring plenty of double Gameweeks for the top clubs.More fixtures equals more point-scoring opportunities and so it’s generally wise to tailor your team to the schedule and target these double Gameweeks.The upcoming Gameweek deadline is displayed in app and on site and the fixtures for each Gameweek can be viewed in the Match Centre.Aston Villa will have Champions League fixtures this coming campaignCredit: ReutersTRANSFERSOnce the season is underway, you will need to make transfers to react to the unfolding drama.Whether’s it’s ditching injured/suspended players or replacing under-performing flops with in-form gems, transfers should help keep your team in tip-top condition.Prior to the start of the season, you can make as many transfers as you like as you experiment with various combinations, formations, etc.Once the action begins, you will have two transfers available per Gameweek.If you decide not to make a transfer (which can be a wise decision) then one transfer will rollover to the following Gameweek.After that, you can rollover another transfer but four is the maximum.Please be aware that rollover only occurs if you don’t make any transfers at all – for example, if you have two available transfers and only use one, you will have a total of two transfers available the following Gameweek, not three.You can reverse transfers any time before the deadline.Say you replace Alexander Isak (£5m) with Ollie Watkins (£6m) on Wednesday night but later find out the Aston Villa forward is a major doubt for the weekend, you can reverse the transfer on Friday afternoon and either stick by the Newcastle man or seek an alternative replacement prior.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe’ll be on hand every week with transfer suggestions as well as other tips and stats that should inform your strategy throughout the season.For more information of Gameweeks and transfers, please see the Game Rules.Manchester United’s top transfer targets More

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      Dream Team 2024/25: Scoring system explained – bonus points, player performance marks and more

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      EVERY Dream Team manager needs to know how points are scored as our fantastic fantasy football game returns for the 2024/25 season.Here’s a full breakdown of how players are able to earn (and lose) points:PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR FREE NOW – CASH PRIZES, GREAT FUN!A new season awaits!Credit: Dream TeamALL PLAYERSGoal +6 pointsAssist +3 pointsAppearance (0-59 minutes) +1 pointAppearance (60+ minutes) +1 pointShot on target +1 pointBig chance created +1 pointTackles +1 point per twoYellow card -1 pointRed card -3 pointsPenalty miss -3 pointsOwn goal -2 pointsGOALKEEPERS & DEFENDERS ONLYClean sheet (minimum 60 minutes played) +5 pointsEach goal conceded over one goal -1 pointGOALKEEPERS ONLYSaves +1 point per twoPenalty save +3 pointsIt’s important to note the increased value of goals and assists compared to last season’s game – make sure you’ve got plenty of firepower at all times!Most of the actions listed above should be self-explanatory but the full definitions can be found in the ‘Scoring’ section of the Game Rules.Phil Foden scored the most points in 2023/24Credit: GettyBONUS POINTSIn addition to the core points detailed above, players are also able to earn bonus points; zero, one, three or five per fixture.Most read in FootballBonus points are determined by a combination of the following stats that contribute to player performance marks (PPM): completed crosses, successful dribbles, pass completion rate, interceptions, blocks, fouls won and goals scored from outside the area.Offsides, fouls conceded and errors leading to goals will negatively impact a player’s PPM.Goalkeepers can also earn player performance marks through successful claims, keeper sweeps and successful punches.5-7 PPM = 1 bonus point8-11 PPM = 3 bonus points12+ PPM = 5 bonus pointsThe reason goals and assists (and shots on target, big chances created, etc) don’t impact bonus points is because players are already rewarded with suitable returns for such actions.Essentially, bonus points recognise positive contributions not already covered by core points, ensuring a fairer reflection of each player’s overall performance.For reference, these are the players who earned the most bonus points last season:Bruno Guimaraes – 83 ptsMohammed Kudus – 70 ptsPascal Gross – 58 ptsJeremy Doku – 57 ptsPhil Foden – 55 ptsEzri Konsa – 54 ptsJames Ward-Prowse – 54 ptsBukayo Saka – 52 ptsConor Gallagher – 52 ptsEberechi Eze – 48 ptsBruno Guimaraes racked up bonus points for fun last seasonCredit: GettyAll the relevant stats are provided by Opta, who review their data after the conclusion of each game.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis occasionally results in post-match changes in points awarded to players but rest assured any alterations are made to more accurately reflect each individual’s performance.The cut-off for any changes (except to address technical issues or missing data) is 12 hours from the final whistle of the relevant fixture. We live next to a Premier League training ground – players are constantly swearing, blast out music & parking is CHAOS More

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      The Sun Dream Team’s fantasy football game available to play now ahead of 2024/25 season – everything you need to know!

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      THE Sun Dream Team’s fantasy football game has returned!Wannabe managers can now play for free via our app or website ahead of the 2024/25 season.Whether you’re new to the world of Dream Team or an experienced gaffer returning for the umpteenth time, here’s everything you need to know about the latest edition of the best fantasy football game in the world.PLAY THE SUN DREAM TEAM’S FANTASY FOOTBALL GAME FOR FREE NOW!The Sun’s Dream Team Fantasy Game is back with even more ways to win!Credit: DREAM TEAMTeam Entry & Prize PoolFirst things first, you are limited to just one team which should demand your full attention throughout the campaign.This season’s overall winner will take home £50,000 with ten runners-up each banking £1,000.Excitingly, the weekly prize has more than doubled to £250, with a bumper £5,000 prize for Gameweek 1.Just one points-laden weekend could seriously enhance your bank account!As always, we encourage you to compete for bragging rights by playing in Mini-Leagues alongside your friends, colleagues, family members, etc – why not spice things up by introducing a forfeit for the loser?Team SelectionYou will have an initial budget of £50million to select a team of eleven Premier League players.Most read in Dream TeamFor reference, the most-expensive player in the game at £8m is – who else? – two-time Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland.When selecting your XI, you have the choice of seven formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 3-4-3, 3-5-2, 5-4-1 or 5-3-2.If you initially select 4-3-3 but later decide to switch to a back three, simply remove a defender and choose a midfielder as a replacement – your formation will change dynamically as you make changes.Haaland is Dream Team’s most-expensive player ahead of the 2024/25 campaignCredit: GettyScoring SystemDream Team’s scoring system recognises individual performance in great detail, ensuring players receive just rewards for their efforts.All PlayersGoal +6 pointsAssist +3 pointsAppearance (0-59 minutes) +1 pointAppearance (60+ minutes) +1 pointShot on target +1 pointBig chance created +1 pointSuccessful tackles +1 point per twoYellow card -1 pointRed card -3 pointsPenalty miss -3 pointsOwn goal -2 pointsGoalkeepers & Defenders OnlyClean sheet (minimum 60 minutes played) +5 pointsEach goal conceded over one goal -1 pointGoalkeepers OnlySaves +1 point per twoPenalty save +3 pointsPlayers are also able to earn bonus points, based on other actions such as blocks, successful dribbles, interceptions, etc – see the Game Rules for a full breakdown.TransfersOnce the season is underway, transfers become the most important aspect of the game as they allow you to change under-performing players for in-form replacements – that’s the aim anyway.You will have the opportunity to make two transfers per Gameweek.If you choose not to make any transfers then one will carry over to the following Gameweek.It’s possible to carry over again but four is the maximum number of transfers you’ll have available at any one time.Hypothetically, if you were to only use one of your two weekly transfers then you would have two available again the following Gameweek – transfers only carry over if you don’t use any at all. The deadline for each Gameweek now falls 90 minutes before the first fixture kicks off – any transfers made after the cut-off time will not go through until the following Gameweek.The exception is Gameweek 1 – you can make changes right up until 8pm (BST) on Friday 16 August, when Man United v Fulham is due to kick off.You can make as many transfers as you like prior to that, so get tinkering straight away!Arsenal defenders racked up plenty of points through clean sheets last seasonCredit: GettyCaptaincyEach Gameweek you will be invited to select one of your players as Captain – the chosen player will receive DOUBLE points for the duration of the Gameweek.If you Captain doesn’t play for any reason, your elected Vice Captain will have their score doubled.BoostersYou have three Boosters at your disposal, each with a special effect, that will deliver bumper points if used activated at the opportune moments.Each Booster can only be played once per season and applies for the duration of a single Gameweek.GOAL BOOST: Each goal scored is worth NINE points (instead of the usual six)12TH MAN: Select an additional player to score points for your teamMAX CAPTAIN: Whichever player earns the most points will automatically be made Captain, scoring doubleBoosters can only be played once at a time, never in combination with another.Timing is key here! You’ll want to activate your Boosters so they coincide with double Gameweeks.But, be warned, whenever you play a Booster you become ineligible to win a weekly prize for that Gameweek.Cole Palmer was one of just ten players who registered 300+ points last seasonCredit: GettyEligible CompetitionsOne of the reasons Dream Team is such a rewarding fantasy football game is that scoring is not limited to the Premier League. The league fixtures make up the bread and butter of the season but players also score points in the domestic cups and European competitions.The 2024/25 season will feature Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa in the Champions League while Tottenham and Manchester United will participate in the Europa League.Chelsea will make it to the Europa Conference League if they win their play-off (which is not included in Dream Team scoring).We’ll be on hand with plenty of tips, tricks, stats and facts via articles, newsletters and push notifications from now until start of the season and beyond.READ MORE SUN STORIESWait are you waiting for? Play now!PLAY THE SUN DREAM TEAM’S FANTASY FOOTBALL GAME FOR FREE NOW! More

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      Alvaro Morata most-popular recruit ahead of Dream Team Euros finale – every key stat for Matchday 7

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      JUST one fixture remains in Dream Team Euros, the small matter of the final between Spain and England.Who will reign supreme, the free-flowing, tactically sound entertainers of Europe or Gareth Southgate and the Power of Friendship?With Mini Leagues on the line worldwide, gaffers should be as informed as possible ahead of Matchday 7.Here’s everything you need to know.Many gaffers will pair Alvaro Morata with Harry Kane for Sunday’s finalCredit: Dream TeamAlvaro Morata (£5.5m) is comfortably the most-popular recruit ahead of Sunday’s 7pm deadline.La Roja’s captain is expected to start in Berlin despite an unfortunate accidental collision with a security guard during the post-match celebrations following his side’s semi-final win over France.The 31-year-old has scored just one goal at this tournament but he’s also provided two assists and he’s an easy selection as the first-choice centre-forward for the best attacking unit of the summer.Many Dream Team Euros bosses will be pairing Morata with Harry Kane (£7.5m) up top.The Three Lions’ all-time top scorer has looked sluggish but it’s simply a fact that no player has scored more goals at this tournament.Whether he’s fatigued or carrying an injury, his goalscoring pedigree is unquestionable, as evidenced by his poacher’s efforts against Denmark and Slovakia – plus a trademark unreachable penalty against Netherlands.Most read in FootballKane scored England’s equaliser from the penalty spot in the semi-finalCredit: GettyOllie Watkins (£3.5m) and Ivan Toney (£3m) have made positive impacts off the bench but if Kane can jog, he’ll start.The Bayern Munich marksman currently features in 64.8% of teams but he’s not the most-selected player ahead of the final, that honour belongs to Jude Bellingham (£6m).England’s No10 appears in 70.4% of teams at the time of writing.Like Kane, he hasn’t been at his very best this tournament and is seemingly knackered at the end of a long season but he’s provided moments of magic when required – his overhead kick against Slovakia being the jewel in the crown.It’s worth noting that Bellingham has earned the most bonus points (10) among England and Spain players so far.In terms of total points, Dani Olmo (£4m) leads the way among the finalists with 48.Class actCredit: GettyThe RB Leipzig playmaker has only started two games and yet he’s the current front runner for the Golden Boot having scored three goals and provided two assists.He will start as Spain’s most-advanced midfielder following Pedri’s (£4m) injury in the quarter-finals.MOST DREAM TEAM EUROS POINTS AMONG SPAIN AND ENGLAND PLAYERS:48 pts – Dani Olmo (£4m)42 pts – Fabian Ruiz (£3.5m)41 pts – Lamine Yamal (£4m)39 pts – Jude Bellingham (£6m)37 pts – Harry Kane (£7.5m)Dani Carvajal (£4m) was suspended for the semi-final after his cynical second yellow card against Germany in the quarters but he’s available for the final and will surely reclaim his place at right-back for Luis de la Fuente’s side.Centre-back Robin Le Normand will probably come back in too after serving a suspension of his own.In terms of viable cheap options for those with budgetary issues, Declan Rice (£3m), Kobbie Mainoo (£3m) and Marc Guehi (£3m) are all expected to start for England while Spain’s left-back Marc Cucurella (£3m) has offered excellent value for money since Matchday 1.Cucurella has played well at left-back for Spain this summerCredit: GettyEXPECTED STARTING LINE-UPS:SPAIN: Unai Simon, Dani Carvajal, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Nico WIlliams, Alvaro Morata.READ MORE SUN STORIESENGLAND: Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Bukayo Saka, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane.Dream Euros managers need to lock in their transfers, captain and their last Booster (if available) before Sunday’s 7pm deadline. More

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      English Dream Team Euros gaffers face agonising head-or-heart decision ahead of Sunday’s final

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      SPAIN v ENGLAND: a style clash for the ages.The final of Euro 2024 pits the best team at the tournament against a side that have developed a habit of well-timed magic moments.La Roja topped what appeared to be the toughest group on paper with Albania, Croatia and Italy for company before vanquishing Georgia, Germany and France in the more competitive side of the knockout draw.In contrast, the Three Lions have looked disjointed for the most part but Jude Bellingham’s (£6m) overhead kick, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s (£5m) winning penalty, and Ollie Watkins’ (£3.5m) last-gasp winner have been among the most dramatic moments of the summer.Choose your winnerCredit: Dream TeamEnglish Dream Team Euros managers now face an agonising head-or-heart decision ahead of Sunday’s final.Even the most partisan supporter of Gareth Southgate’s troops will admit that Spain have played the best football and, on current form, deserve to start as favourites in Berlin.But every football fan knows the best team doesn’t always win and finals are often tense and cagey, which tends to benefit the team more adept at the dark arts.Gaffers can hedge their bets to a certain extent but they should strive for the most cohesive XI possible.For example, a midfield that contains Rodri (£4m), Lamine Yamal (£4m), Declan Rice (£3m) and Jude Bellingham (£6m) is perfectly viable as all four players could provide decent returns regardless of the result – through tackles, bonus points, etc.But a team stacked with Spain attackers and an all-England defence is counter-intuitive – if one of those units succeeds, the other is highly likely to fail.Most read in FootballSouthgate has been criticised but his side have made another Euros finalCredit: GettyDream Team Euros bosses who need something special from the final Matchday might as well gamble on one of the teams keeping a clean sheet by selecting Unai Simon (£4m) or Jordan Pickford (£4m) with the corresponding defence.For gaffers leading their Mini Leagues with a relatively comfortable cushion, it’s more feasible to split allegiances.TOP DREAM TEAM EUROS PERFORMERS AMONG SPAIN AND ENGLAND PLAYERS:Dani Olmo (£4m) – 48 ptsFabian Ruiz (£3.5m) – 42 ptsLamine Yamal (£4m) – 41 ptsJude Bellingham (£6m) – 39 ptsHarry Kane (£7.5m) – 37 ptsEngland’s captain is a particularly intriguing case study.Kane looks immobile, fatigued and/or injured but it’s simply a fact that no player has scored more goals at the tournament ahead of Sunday’s showdown.The 30-year-old displayed his poacher’s instincts with opportunistic strikes against Denmark and Slovakia before a well-struck penalty against Netherlands, albeit from a fortunate decision upon VAR review.Watkins scored England’s dramatic winner in the semi-finalCredit: GettyThat it was Watkins, Kane’s direct replacement, who fired England into the final is unlikely to impact Southgate’s starting line-up.The long-serving coach has remained loyal to his favourite players (some would argue to a fault) and so it would be an uncharacteristic decision to drop England’s all-time top scorer for such an occasion.Despite his sluggish performances, Kane is the third-best striker in Dream Team Euros (top among players still active) and nine points clear of counterpart Alvaro Morata (£5.5m).READ MORE SUN STORIESHelpfully, gaffers will be informed of the confirmed line-ups for both teams just prior to Sunday’s 7pm deadline.And it should go without saying that any remaining Boosters should now be activated – 12th Man will come in handy for those unable to reach a fully active XI through transfers alone.Ollie Watkins’ incredibly specific prediction comes true after just 9 minutes as sub scores sensational England winner More

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      Sky Sports Fantasy Football alternatives: The Sun Dream Team launches NEXT week for new Premier League season

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      SKY SPORTS have announced their long-running fantasy football game has closed and will therefore not be available for the 2024/25 Premier League season.Thankfully, footy-mad fans can get their fix by playing The Sun Dream Team’s fantasy football game in conjunction with the upcoming campaign.In an update posted on social media on Tuesday, Sky Sports announced: “After an amazing 15 years and engaging well over 1,000,000 players in that time, we have taken the difficult decision to not run Sky Sports Fantasy Football (SKY FF) for the upcoming 2024/25 domestic football campaign.”We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has played and supported the game over the last 15 years.”Wannabe managers will be able to test their knowledge of the beautiful game with The Sun Dream Team this coming season, with a jackpot of £50,000 up for grabs, plus other cash prizes.Right now, Dream Team’s Euros fantasy football game is reaching an exciting climax but the focus will revert to club football next week, when users will be able to dive headfirst into the new season game.Dream Team returns for the 2024/25 season next weekCredit: Dream TeamDream Team will get properly underway when Manchester United host Fulham on August 16th to commence the Premier League campaign.But new Dream Team users should be aware that players will also score points in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League – more fixtures equals more fun!Once the action is underway, users will have to use their weekly transfers to react to the unfolding action, targeting points through goals, assists, clean sheets, shots on target, big chances created, tackles and other avenues.Users will also have three Boosters to play over the course of the season, each with a special effect that will ensure bumper points if activated at the opportune moments.Most read in FootballMore details will be revealed when the new game launches next week!Dream Team is free to play via the website or app – download now for Apple or Android. More

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      Transfer recommendations ahead of Matchday 6 – Dani Olmo & Bukayo Saka justifiably popular ahead of semi-finals

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      DREAM TEAM EUROS managers have a maximum of five transfers to use prior to the Matchday 6 deadline later today.It goes without saying that gaffers will have to ditch any eliminated players from Portugal, Germany, Switzerland and Turkey but which assets are placed to provide healthy returns in the semi-finals?Spain’s quarter-final heroCredit: Dream TeamDani Olmo (£4m)Spain’s No10 was undoubtedly the standout star of the quarter-finals.Olmo wasn’t selected to start against Germany but an early injury to Pedri (£4m) meant he came off the bench inside the first ten minutes and proceeded to play a decisive hand.The RB Leipzig midfielder scored La Roja’s first goal, assisted their last-gasp winner in extra time, and earned the maximum of five bonus points for his influential all-round performance. When all was said and done, Olmo banked 19 points, five more than the next-best performer in Matchday 5.The 26-year-old will surely start against France this evening and he’s justifiably the most-popular recruit ahead of the 7pm deadline.Saliba and Upamecano have held firm at the heart of France’s defenceOlmo will be up against it versus a France defence that are yet to concede a goal from open play this tournament but the way he unlocked Germany’s defence has given his owners a reason to be optimistic.Some Dream Team Euros bosses will continue to back Mike Maignan (£4.5m) and Didier Deschamps’ first-choice defenders – a perfectly reasonably strategy.Most read in FootballLes Bleus are hardly the most entertaining outfit but Theo Hernandez (£5m), Jules Kounde (£4m), Dayot Upamecano (£4m) and William Saliba (£4.5m) combined for 34 points after another solid defensive display in Matchday 5.Bukayo Saka (£6.5m)Arsenal’s homegrown ‘star boy’ came to England’s rescue in the quarter-finals.Saka delivered for England on SaturdayCredit: AlamySaka was the Three Lions’ most-potent threat throughout the game, a fact underlined by his pinpoint equaliser, a trademark finish from the edge of the box.Add in a well-deserved three bonus points and the 22-year-old collected 13 points in total – the third best haul among all assets in the last eight.Gareth Southgate’s side have not been at their fluent best but they’re one game away from a second successive European Championship final.Netherlands have conceded goals to Poland, Austria and Turkey on their journey to the semi-finals and so Saka will fancy his chances of carving out some opportunities against Nathan Ake (£4m) and company.Denzel Dumfries (£4.5m)Dumfries appears in just 7% of teamsCredit: GettyGaffers unconvinced by England’s prospects may feel there’s value to be had backing Dutch stars.Southgate’s side are yet to score more than one goal in 90 minutes at this tournament and so Dumfries may be a reasonable punt.The ambitious right-back was among the top assist providers in qualifying and will endeavour to get forward often, where he may be able to exploit England’s somewhat disjointed left flank.It was Dumfries who supplied the ball to the back post that was inadvertently turned in by Mert Mulder for the Oranje’s winner against Turkey – he earned eight points in Matchday 5.It goes without saying that Cody Gakpo (£4m) is the Netherlands attacker of choice as he’s the outright top performer in Dream Team Euros on 52 points.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Liverpool forward has scored three goals, provided one assist, and ranks highly for both shots on target and big chances created.Confirm your transfers before today’s 7pm deadline! More

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      Mike Maignan & Cody Gakpo feature in best Dream Team Euros combined XI among semi-finalists

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      AND then there were four.Just three fixtures remain in Dream Team Euros with the semi-final between Spain and France set to take place on Tuesday night before England face Netherlands the following evening.Here we’ve assembled a combined XI made up of players from the four trophy hopefuls based solely on total Dream Team Euros points.Best in classCredit: Dream TeamGOALKEEPER: Mike Maignan (£4.5m)There’s been a lot of talk about how France are yet to score a goal from open play at this tournament but it’s also true that they’re yet to concede a goal from open play.Robert Lewandowski’s retaken penalty in Matchday 3 remains the only time Maignan has been forced to pick the ball out of his net.The Milan goalkeeper’s tally of four clean sheets forms the bedrock of his 39-point total – he’s 14 points clear of Jordan PIckford (£4m).And he’s good value for his lead having made 16 saves – only Georgia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili ranks above him in the metric among all keepers at Euro 2024.DEFENDERS: Theo Hernandez (£5m), Jules Kounde (£4m), Dayot Upamecano (£4m), William Saliba (£4.5m)Needless to say, Les Bleus’ clean sheets have also resulted in plentiful returns for the first-choice back four.Most read in FootballThe most-popular defender in Dream Team Euros right nowCredit: GettyHernandez tops the pile (45 pts) having also earned nine bonus points but it’s Kounde (38 pts) who has made the most tackles and created the most big chances among France’s defenders.Prior to the tournament, it seemed as if Ibrahima Konate (£4m) would partner Upamecano (33 pts) at the heart of defence as Didier Deschamps has not always been the biggest fan of William Saliba (31 pts) but the Arsenal favourite has justified his selection with some brilliantly composed displays.France defenders have ruled the roost in Germany but will gaffers back them to keep out a free-flowing Spain side in the first semi-final?MIDFIELDERS: Fabian Ruiz (£3.5m), Dani Olmo (£4m), Jude Bellingham (£6m), Lamine Yamal (£4m)Speaking of La Roja, three of their midfield talents make this team’s quartet.Dani Olmo produced a fantastic performance in the quarter-finalsCredit: ReutersRuiz is a genuine contender for Player of the Tournament having scored two goals and provided two assists in four outings – an output that has earned him 40 points.Incredibly, Olmo has racked up 38 points despite being given just 265 minutes of playing time, at an average of just 53 minutes per Matchday.The RB Leipzig playmaker was named as a substitute against Germany in the blockbuster quarter-final but replaced the injured Pedri (£4m) early on and ended up playing a decisive hand.The 26-year-old scored one goal, assisted the winner, and earned the maximum of five bonus points for a whopping 19-point haul.Yamal completes the Spanish trio having mustered 31 points.The teenage sensation has created more big chances (5) than anyone else and he’s level with Xavi Simons (£4m) on three assists.All that’s missing from the young winger’s tournament is a goal – the semi-final would be a great time for him to find the net from Luis de la Fuente’s perspective.Bellingham is England’s top scorer in Dream Team EurosCredit: GettyBellingham is England’s only representative in this XI as he’s amassed 37 points via two crucial goals and nine bonus points.The Real Madrid superstar hasn’t been at his very best this summer but he’s provided a couple of magic moment when needed – he currently features in 64.6% of teams.STRIKERS: Cody Gakpo (£4m), Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m)Netherlands only have one representative here as well but he’s the outright top performer in all of Dream Team Euros.Gakpo thought he had scored his fourth goal of the tournament against Turkey on Saturday but replays showed it was an own goal; even so the Liverpool forward is the only man to have passed the half-century mark with 52 points.He ranks in the top three for both shots on target and big chances created, not to mention the fact he’s in a league of his own among strikers in terms of tackles.Player of the Tournament?Credit: AFPGakpo is joined by Mbappe, who has notched 36 points despite by hampered by his broken nose.France’s No10 has scored just once, a penalty against Poland, but he’s ticked over with bonus points (an unmatched tally of 12), an assist, and a barrage of shots on target for a grand total of 36 points.READ MORE SUN STORIESWill the 25-year-old superstar find another gear against Spain on Tuesday night?Bring on the semi-finals!England’s penalty shoot-out secrets More