5 reasons an English team will win the UEFA Champions League this season

#2: English teams can boast having some of the world's best players right now

Hazard and De Bruyne are in the bracket just below Messi and Ronaldo

All five English teams are filled with superstars who can single-handedly win matches against any opposition on their day. Chelsea and Manchester United both have two of the best defences across the continent, while players like Eden Hazard and Paul Pogba help to lead the attacking firepower - spearheaded by Álvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku respectively.

Manchester City can outplay almost anyone and have an array of riches to choose from across their squad. Tottenham have a well-balanced squad with youthful English talent including Harry Kane and Dele Alli, looking to make a big mark on the European stage.

Liverpool have well-documented defensive issues but with players like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho, can easily outscore most opposition regardless.