Euro 2016: England vs Iceland – 5 players to watch out for

4) Aron Gunnarsson

Aron Gunnarsson and his massive throw-ins are a big worry for England.

Gylfi Sigurdsson might be Iceland’s star, but the England management have singled out Captain Aron Gunnarsson as the danger man, and they have a pretty damn good reason for doing so.

Just like the long-throw master Rory Delap before him, under Tony Pulis’ management at Stoke City, struck genuine fear among the Premier League defences, the phenomenal long-throws of Gunnarsson have had a similar effect at this year’s European Championships.

Linking well with Sigurdsson in the heart of the Iceland midfield, Gunnarsson is expected to be the side’s sheet anchor, the connecting link between the defence and attack. Staying rock solid in his position, making crucial interceptions and acting as a much needed shield for the defence, the Viking warrior will provide Sigurðsson the to license to roam free, causing havoc in the English back-four with his intricate pressing.

While for the Cardiff City fans, these massive throw-ins may have become somewhat a thing of the past, Iceland are very much expected to pack their defence on Monday night, relying heavily on Gunnarsson and his effective secret weapon.