Euro 2016: 5 players teams might regret not taking to France

5) Saul Niguez (Spain)

Saul could have added some real steel and versatility to the Spanish midfield

Saul is one of the emerging crop of young Spanish midfielders along with Real Madrid star Isco to have been dropped from the Spanish squad by Vicente Del Bosque for Euro 2016.

The Atletico Madrid man played a major role in Atletico’s run to the Champions League final scoring a sublime goal in the semi-final where they defeated Bayern Munich. Saul skipped past four Bayern defenders and slotted the ball past Manuel Neuer to score the goal which put Atletico Madrid ahead.

Saul’s ability to play either in centre of midfield or as a defensive wide-man could have been a wildcard for Spain as his steel and versatility would have provided Vicente Del Bosque the flexibility to switch tactics.