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England’s predicted starting lineup for EURO 2016

By Jonathan Perelman

(L-R) Vincent Janssen of Holland, Kyle Walker of England, Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
(L-R) Vincent Janssen of Holland, Kyle Walker of England, Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /
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Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
Jamie Vardy of England during the friendly match between England and Netherlands on March 29, 2016 at Wembley stadium in London, England.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /

1. Jamie Vardy

Undoubtedly one of the best sports stories in a long time. No more than five years ago (more like two years ago), this guy was on nobody’s radar and had nobody’s attention. Now he has the attention of everyone who knows anything about sports. But that’s another post. Vardy has proven that he is one of the best in Premier League and has already shown what he can do on the international level.

Vardy is one of this team’s most athletic players. At 29, he still has the athleticism to outrun and out jump most defenders. With 19 goals and six assists this season for the magical Leicester City, Vardy has already brought some of that magic into this English squad. Vardy will be the forward to make runs in behind Kane. While Kane is checking back, he will make his run behind, Alli will play it through and he will finish like he knows how to do.

He makes this England team much more versatile and will help this attack as they look to out score any team that gets in their way. The story of Vardy lives on and it will continue to live on as he should and will start for England come summer time.