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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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WEMBLEY, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Eric Dier of England during the international friendly between England and Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on March 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
WEMBLEY, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Eric Dier of England during the international friendly between England and Netherlands at Wembley Stadium on March 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

6. Eric Dier

At 22, Eric Dier is a very mature player for his age. He has helped lead Tottenham to second in the Premier League right now and he will help in leading England this summer. He will play right in front of Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill. Not only will he help to shut down the attack before it gets to the last line of defense, but he will help in keeping possession and help in moving this team forward to attack.

Dier has quietly become one of the best players in the Premier League. He is not flashy and doesn’t score many goals, just three this season, but he plays the defensive midfield role better than most. Although he is young, Dier needs to start for England. He can help hold down the fort for a defense that has been questioned throughout qualifying and most recently in friendlies leading up to the EURO’s.

He started and scored against Germany to help lead the English to a great comeback win. He has started 30 games in the Premier League this season and start this summer when England looks to stun many people in France. He will help calm this team and help lead this team well beyond just group play.

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