UEFA U21 Euros: Ranking the favourites

#3 Spain

This is Riqui Puig's platform to impress

The Spanish U21 team bear the heavy influence of Barca's La Masia - which is widely agreed upon as the best academy in the world.

Like most Spanish teams, their midfield has a collection of lovely ball players including Riqui Puig, Roma's Villar, and the likes of Moncayola, Fran Beltran and Zubimendi, all of whom regularly feature for La Liga sides.

FMingueza has come out of nowhere to become a regular for Barca

The defense has the likes of Valencia's Hugo Guillamon and Jorge Cuenca, who have been among the best players in the Segunda Division this season. They also have Barca's surprise breakout star Oscar Mingueza, Juan Miranda of Real Betis and Getafe's Marc Cucurella among others.

The attack consists of Ander Barranetxea and Brahim Diaz, two very highly rated talents alongside Abel Ruiz, who has impressed for Braga.

Spain might not be as strong as England or France but they definitely have enough to get the job done. Spain's strongest sides over the years have seen a strong influence from Barca's famed academy and this is no different.

With a strong supporting cast in place too, La Roja has a good shot at the trophy.