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1st October 2020
07:05pm BST

Centre-back: Rúben Dias
Big things are expected of the 23-year-old at Manchester City, where he replaces Nicolas Otamendi. Speaking of whom...
Centre-back: Nicolas Otamendi
Otamendi has had a great career considering his limitations as a player. Maybe that's harsh, but given his form in recent seasons, two Premier League titles reflects very well on him. And there aren't many centre-backs on Mendes' list of clients, so he makes it into this team.
Left-back: Faouzi Ghoulam
Again, not many left-backs to choose from unfortunately. Ghoulam was fantastic for Napoli before his horrible knee injury though, and would have gone on to join one of the elite clubs in Europe had it not hampered his progress. Or he would've joined Wolves. One of the two.
Holding midfield: Fabinho
This is where we start seeing real quality in the team. I'm putting two holding midfielders in this team because I don't trust that backline. Fabinho is an automatic pick.
Holding midfield: Rúben Neves
Fabinho wins the ball back, Neves sprays it forward.
Attacking midfield: James Rodríguez
Before this season, I might not have included James. But in his first month as an Everton player he has reminded everyone just how good he is, and just how much fun football can be.
Right wing: Bernardo Silva
Just a very good player isn't he? Had some competition from Gonçalo Guedes but this was a pretty easy choice.
Left wing: Angel Di María
Another world class player, who would swing in pin point crosses for days - a pretty good tactic given who we've got up front.
Striker: Cristiano Ronaldo
Not really any other option here is there? Diego Costa? Nope. Radamel Falcao? Nope. I'm not putting him on the left either, he's not got the legs for that anymore. Just stick him in the box and get crosses raining in. Goals galore.
Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo
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