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PIC: What do you make of Martin O'Neill's all-time Euros XI?

In a couple of weeks, Martin O'Neill will have to pick his 23-man Ireland squad for Euro 2016. Be...
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18.42 16 May 2016


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PIC: What do you make of Martin O'Neill's all-time Euros XI?

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In a couple of weeks, Martin O'Neill will have to pick his 23-man Ireland squad for Euro 2016.

Before that though, the manager has had a chance to pick his all-time European Championship XI.

European football's governing body UEFA have been getting fans, players and managers to share their all-time favourite XIs from a shortlist of 50 legendary players who have played in the tournament.

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O'Neill's selection would take some beating...

Goalkeeper: Dino Zoff (Italy).

Defenders: Franz Beckenbauer (West Germany), Paolo Maldini (Italy), Carles Puyol (Spain), Lillian Thuram (France).

Midfielders: Michel Platini (France), Xavi (Spain), Zinedine Zidane (France), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).

Strikers: Gerd Müller (West Germany), Marco Van Basten (Netherlands).

Find the other all-time Xis right here.


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