London: The Premier League has always been something that soaks much of the limelight of the footballing world. Be it the players or the worldwide broadcasting facilities, The English top flight football attracts the fans the most among all leagues around the world. However, this season, with UEFA EURO on the cards meant there are certain players from the league who will be on the radar donning their national colours in the ultimate continental battle.
Lets us see those who will be the one to watch out for-
1.Harry Kane: Its no surprise that England is currently boasted with some top guns and will be a contender for the title. However, the biggest star among that bunch is definitely Harry Kane. The burly English strikers had his best ever season with Tottenham Hotspur topping both the goals and assists charts in the league despite his side’s horrible performance but he will lead the attacking line for the three lions his nation take the field in the Euro hoping get goals to boost their chances.
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2. Kevin De Bruyne: Manchester City’s superb domestic run was thoroughly boosted by the presence of the Belgian midfielder who is his prime now inspiring his club to PL title win and to a runners-up in UEFA Champions League. Arguably the best midfielder the world, the dynamic midfielder will be the creative hub in a strong Belgian side in the EURO looking to build the supply line between the the forward and the midfield.
3. Hugo Lloris: Despite Tottenham’s disappointing season, its no surprise that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will be a man to watch out for when leads his formidable French to take field. The veteran custodian was an astounding presence three years ago when his side lifted the FIFA World Cup and now have the eyes set on the EURO. A modern day sweeper keeper, Lloris will be vital cog in the French side, one of the contenders for the title.
4. Bruno Fernandes: For the first time in over a decade, Portugal have made themselves a side to watch out for and one man from the Premier League will be a definite presence in that. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes had his best ever season of club career inspiring the Red Devils to a second place finish in the league and a runners up in UEFA Europa League scoring 18 goals while assisting 12 times. He will be a key player in the EURO for the defending champions who are firm favourites to retain their title.
5.Timo Werner: Germany’s recent performances on international stage hasn’t been that impressing. But recent emergence of their young generation showed promise ahead of the continental showdown. Timo Werner will be a big name among those young guns when “Die Mannschaft” take their field. The 24 year old was an constant presence in Chelsea’s superb campaign revival leading to UEFA Champions League. Either scoring or tracking back to press opponents Timo excelled in everything and although he didn’t have an overwhelming stats for a striker he did well overall in the Gameplay which will be crucial when the three time EURO winners get their tournament going.
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6. Ruben Dias: The Premier League player of season for 2020/21, Manchester City’s Ruben Dias with his towering presence showed the world that Portugal is not only just about silky midfielders and forward but also dodgy defenders as well. The 24 year old was in staggering form swiping up attacks of the opponent throughout the season and will share the defensive line for the Portuguese side alongside either Pepe or Jose Fonte in the upcoming tournament.
7. Phil Foden: With the ongoing emergence of budding English generation who are technically gifted as well as tactically superb, Phil Foden is probably the leader of that bunch. Under Pep Guardiola, the youngster showed tremendous potential with ability to play either in the midfield or out-wide on the wings and will be a possible first choice for England coach Gareth Southgate.
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8. N’golo Kante: They say that “70% of the world is covered with water and the rest is covered by N’golo Kante” and the Chelsea midfielder proved his worth. Man of the match in both legs of the semi final and the final of the UEFA Champions League this season, the diminutive Frenchman was in staggering form in the run and will be the vital cog in the midfield for the World Champions in the upcoming tournament with ability to breakdown opposition attacks.
