How does Roy Hodgsons current crop of English talent compare to those who starred at Euro 96? Former England captain Ray Wilkins picks his combined XI... Twenty years ago this summer, England played host to the European Championships as football came home.The Three Lions dazzled, reaching the semi-final stage where Germany knocked the hosts out on penalties before going on the defeat the Czech Republic in the final. But how do Hodgsons team compare to the side that came so close to emulating the World Cup winning boys of 1966? Wilkins had his say on Sky Sports Now... Ray Wilkins England starting XI for opening game of Euro 2016 against Russia GOALKEEPER - David SeamanJoe Hart and David Seaman are two fantastic goalkeepers but I have to go with David. At that period he was coming towards the prime of his international career, he had more experience so he just pips Joe.DEFENCE - Gary Neville, Tony Adams, Gareth Southgate, Stuart PearceThe Euro 96 back four had more experience than the present day, they were stronger both physically and in character. Terry Venables team which were held to a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the opening game of Euro 96 MIDFIELD - Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Paul Gascoigne, Jack WilsherePaul Gascoigne, along with Glenn Hoddle, were the most gifted players England have produced in my time. Gazza edged Wayne Rooney out of the team, while Eric Dier gets the nod ahead of Paul Ince in the defensive midfield position.STRIKERS - Alan Shearer, Teddy SheringhamEngland could really do with Alan Shearer now, thats for sure, he was a fantastic centre-forward. Ray Wilkins combined Euro 96 and Euro 2016 England XI Teddy Sheringham wasnt the quickest player in the world, but over the first 10 yards and with his head he was terrific. Teddy and Shearer beat Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy.Who do you think deserves to start Englands first Euro 2016 game against Russia? And where does the current team rank to the 1996 squad? Leave a comment below if viewing on skysports.com, or tweet us @SkyFootball. Also See: Englands statistical Euro squad Low: England are contenders Kane & Alli can be stars Key dates for England Sabres Jerseys China . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. Cheap Sabres Jerseys . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapsabres.com/ .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. Buffalo Sabres Store . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Sabres Jerseys 2020 . Goals from Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Thomas Mueller extended Bayerns unbeaten run to a record 37 matches. "This record is incredible," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said.Real Madrid suffered a huge injury scare just 11 days before facing Barcelona as Gareth Bale hobbled off with a right ankle injury just under an hour into their Champions League clash at Sporting Lisbon. Bale has been in supreme form in recent weeks having tied his future to the European champions with a bumper contract extension to 2022.As well as travelling to Barca for El Clasico, Real face a hectic schedule in the coming weeks with a Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund and the Club World Cup in Japan to come in December. Gareth Bale suffered more of an ankle twist than a knock, but we will have to wait and see what the problem is, said Real coach Zinedine Zidane in his post-match press conference. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! Tomorrow [Wednesday], he will be examined by our medical staff and after that we will find out more.ddddddddddddReal were leading 1-0 when Bale was replaced by Marco Asensio and, despite losing the Wales international, they went on to secure a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema. The result was enough to guarantee Reals place in the knockout stages for a record 20th consecutive season.Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! Also See: Is Bale the best British export? Ronaldo should be centre forward Barca rely on MSN excessively LISTEN: La Liga Weekly Podcast ' ' '
