Euro Fantasy Scout: Fantasy tips for Round of 16 Euro 2016

Defenders

Germany should be able to manufacture a clean sheet against Slovakia and thus I get in their cheapest defender i.e Howedes. He has been very solid in the first few games and sometimes is also a threat going forward. If you want to get one defender from the Germany side into your team, it should be him.

Roy Hodgson has deployed Eric Dier in the midfield, and he has repaid the faith instilled in him by his manger beautifully. He has been creative going forward and has provided shield to his back 4 with utmost stoutness. Also, despite featuring in midfield, he has been included in the defenders list in the Euro Fantasy game. This gives us a great opportunity, as he can score free kicks and in all probability should get a clean sheet against Iceland.

France face a relatively easy fixture against the Irish, and Rami is the least costly defender in their side. Get him in! He should get a clean sheet.

Meunier and Schar are my last two defenders for this game. Meunier’s selection could be a little baffling seeing that Belgium play Hungary, who were on a goal scoring spree against Portugal in the last group game. But two of those goals were deflections and with Alderweireld and Vertonghen martialling the defence, I firmly believe that Belgium will get a clean sheet.

Schar has been solid in defence as well and if Switzerland can keep Lewandowski silent, they could easily deliver a clean sheet.