GK – Manuel Neuer - Germany
The 27-year-old stopper first donned the national team’s gloves in 2009, and has made the position his own with some imperious performances ever since.
RB – Philipp Lahm – Germany
Arguably the most consistent full-back of his generation, Lahm has helped make Germany an extremely tough nut to crack on the international stage.
CB – Thiago Silva – Brazil
Generally considered to be the best centre back in the world, this 29-year-old could hold the key to success for his nation on home soil in the summer.
CB – Ezequiel Garay – Argentina
A potentially contentious selection, but Garay appears to be getting better as other more established names in world football begin to decline.
LB – Jan Vertonghen - Belgium
he’s certainly capable of doing the job, with the Spurs star strong in the tackle, solid in the air and capable on the ball. Belgium could go far in 2014, and it will be built on solid defensive performances.
CM – Yaya Toure – Ivory Coast
The Manchester City powerhouse is the type of player that every team needs – a midfielder who can tackle, run the length of the pitch if required and chip in with the odd valuable goal.
CM – Andres Iniesta - Spain
Still only 29, the Barcelona superstar seems to have been around for an eternity - yet still produces the goods time after time for La Roja.
RW – Arjen Robben – Netherlands
The 29-year-old has 73 caps to his name, and this will be his sixth major tournament. After going so close in 2010, he’ll be eager to impress and go one better this year.
CAM – Mesut Ozil - Germany
Playing behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation is German playmaker Ozil, who has taken the Premier League by storm so far this season at Arsenal.
LW – Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal
Having booked his nation’s place in the World Cup finals with another hat-trick, it would be simply impossible to not include Ronaldo in this dream team.
ST – Lionel Messi – Argentina
He might not be your most traditional striker, but Messi is certainly a major asset when leading the line for club or country.
SUBS :
Replacements in a 23-man squad:
Gianluigi Buffon, Thiabut Courois;
Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba;
Bastian Schweinsteiger, Andrea Pirlo, Franck Ribery, Neymar;
Radamel Falcao, Sergio Aguero, Robin van Persie.
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