Euro 2016: Underutilised XI of the tournament

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Forwards:

Vincente del Bosque failed to utilize Lucas Vazquez on the wings

The forward line-up comprises of Lucas Vazquez (Spain), Stephan El Shaarawy (Italy) and Leroy Sane (Germany). Lucas Vazquez had an amazing first season with Spanish giants Real Madrid, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists in just 25 appearances.

A pacy winger with good dribbling abilities, he would have been a handful to deal with for the defenders. However, he made his only appearance at Euro 2016 against Italy, Spain being 1-0 down and eventually eliminated from the tournament.

Stephan El Shaarawy spent the 2015-16 season on loan with Monaco and subsequently Roma. Following an injury-stricken season, he made his return at Monaco but did not make an impact, failing to score in 15 appearances.

He then went to Roma on loan where he rediscovered himself with 8 goals and 2 assists in 16 appearances. He earned the national team call-up with a successful return at Roma, but made just one appearance as a substitute at the tournament.

Leroy Sane is one for the future

The Schalke winger, Leroy Sane, made his only appearance in the 2-0 defeat to hosts France in the semi-final. In a squad boasting of superstars like Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller and Julian Draxler, it was unlikely for the winger to make it into the playing XI. Having made 8 goals and 6 assists in 2015-16 and aged just 20, he is definitely one for the future.

Now that the team is done, let us look at how they line up.

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