France vs Germany: Combined XI | UEFA Euro 2020

France take on Germany in their EURO 2020 Group F opener on Tuesday.
France take on Germany in their EURO 2020 Group F opener on Tuesday.

Right Winger - Antoine Griezmann (France)

Antoine Griezmann is a regular for France.
Antoine Griezmann is a regular for France.

France's Antoine Griezmann has been the epitome of consistency for his country despite having an indifferent couple of club seasons.

The Barcelona ace has had modest returns for his club but has been a key performer in France colours.

Griezmann was France's top scorer with four goals at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He won the Golden Boot at EURO 2016, scoring six goals. The Frenchman also scored in both of France's friendly games this month and could do so against Germany as well on Tuesday.


Left Winger - Kylian Mbappe (France)

Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe

France and Paris Saint-Germain's star forward Kylian Mbappe is one of the best young players in the game.

He left his mark on the international stage with eye-catching performances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. After an impressive club campaign with Paris Saint-Germain, the France international will look to win his second major silverware in international football.

Mbappe's pace and accurate finishing have troubled many a defender over the years. Considering his ability to up his game in key fixtures like the Champions League clash against Barcelona, Mbappe could be one of France's goalscorers against Germany.


Centre Forward - Karim Benzema (France)

Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema completes an all-France attack in this hypothetical lineup. Considering the middling returns of Germany's attackers in recent games, the veteran Frenchman gets the nod.

Benzema has been an effective target man for Real Madrid over the last few seasons since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.

Making a return to the France fold after six long years, Benzema will look to leave a mark at Euro 2020. Though Olivier Giroud scored a brace in France's last friendly game, Benzema is more likely to start against Germany.


Also Read: 5 top players who could miss Euro 2021 due to injury.

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