RF: Gareth Bale (Wales)
Like Ryan Giggs and Ian Rush before him, the jewel in Wales’ crown may never play in a major international tournament.
After missing pre-season this year, Real Madrid will be thankful the world’s most expensive player can have a rest next summer.
LF: Arda Turan (Turkey)
Atletico Madrid’s flying winger is enjoying a renaissance in Spain but will have the summer off, despite creating 29 chances for his Turkish teammates in qualifying.
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