Under 21 European Championships – Team of the tournament: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-c34888 Alcantara, Juan Mata and more (Part 1)
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 earning the crown of the winners of UEFA’s U-21 European Championships in Denmark, it is now time to take a look at Bettor.com’s team of the tournament which includes players from the Spanish U-21 contingent along their
Swiss counter parts as well as some surprise appearances from the English camp...
Goalkeeper: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Switzerland-c3016 U-21 team)
The Swiss U-21 team’s goalkeeper disappointed in the final match against Spain in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldinho-c31733
like free kick but one error should not take away the shine from what has been an extraordinary tournament for the 22 year old goalkeeper.
Sommer currently plays for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Basel-c39079 but he spent last season on loan to Grasshopper F.C in the Swiss league. In his five appearances for the Swiss Under 21 team in Denmark in the European Championships, Yann kept a clean sheet
in five as only conceding two goals throughout the tournament.
Right Back: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Belarus-c2849 U-21 team)
The Belarusian full back was a sight to behold against Spain in the semi-final of the U-21 European Championships in Denmark. Egor held his own against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Juan-c19640 Mata and also nullified the threat presented by Jeffren in the second
half of his team’s semi-final against Spain. Moreover, Egor did remarkably well in the group stages as well.
The right back showcased tremendous stamina has be bombed down the wing at every possible opportunity helping is team mates in retaining possession of the ball. In Belarus’ http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympic-c40122 play-off qualifier, Egor scored a crucial goal
which now cements his team’s chances of participation in the London 2012 Olympics next year in England.
Centre Back: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 U-21 team)
Manchester United’s centre back featured for them in the UEFA Champions League semi-final and that experienced was on show in Denmark as Smalling gave a solid account of himself for England despite the fact that the Three Lions
were knocked out of the tournament after failing to win a single game in the group stages.
Nonetheless, Smalling was a standout figure in the English http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique with some of his extensive game play, the former Fulham man was comfortable on the ball as he carried it forward and also established
a formidable defensive partnership with his club partner, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903.
Centre Back: Didac Vila (Spain U-21 team)
Spain’s young defender was impervious in their run to the final of the U-21 European Championships. He was instrumental in Spain’s draw against England in the group stages where Didac kept tabs on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniel-Sturridge-c10076 only to concede
a late equalizer. In the knockout stages, Didac exhibited some traditional playmaking capabilities as well which prompted comparisons to the legendary German libero, Franz Beckenbauer.
Vila is no Beckenbauer but he can become one in time for the next World Cup given that he is inducted into the Spanish senior team. In the final match of the tournament tin Denmark, Vila was instrumental in providing an assist
for Ander’s goal.
Left back: Nicolai Boilesen (Denmark U-21 team)
Danish U-21 contingent’s wing back has been seen as a long term replacement for Eric Abidal at Barcelona and the reason for this speculation was evident when Nicolai impressed in the group stages for Denmark on their home turf.
Despite the fact that the hosts failed to make it out of the group stages, Nicolai did well enough to merit a place on this team. Ajax are keen to hold onto the young wingback after his impressive displays on home soil but is seems
will be secure a move away from Eredivisie sooner rather than later.
To be continued in part 2...
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