There are a host of star players named in the shortlist, with Lionel Messi a clear favourite to make the final XI following his World Cup exploits with Argentina where as well as winning the competition he was named player of the tournament.Įrling Haaland has also been named on the shortlist having starred for both Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in the past 12 months.
The Liverpool and Manchester City transfer target also enjoyed a positive World Cup with the Three Lions despite their quarter-final exit in Qatar to France, and is the only English player named in the squad. The 19-year-old has emerged as a key player for Borussia Dortmund, while also breaking into Gareth Southgate's England team. In addition the veteran 38-year-old also lost his starting place in Portugal's starting XI during the World Cup in Qatar where his country made a shock exit in the quarter-final at the hands of Morocco.Īlso named on the list is Jude Bellingham who by contrast is enjoying a steady rise for club and country. Lionel Messi (left) and Erling Haaland will also hope to feature in a final XI due to be named
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