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Euro 2016: The most expensive XI on show at the tournament

We take a look at the costliest players in each position at this year's finals in France

Brad Dennett
Monday 06 June 2016 12:22 BST
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The two most expensive players in the world will both be on show in France over the next month
The two most expensive players in the world will both be on show in France over the next month (Getty Images)

Many a scout or coach will descend on France over the next five weeks seeking to uncover a cheap new talent, but the European Championship will also be the showcase for some of the most expensive players in the world.

Five of the 10 most expensive players of all time will be on show - Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, of Real Madrid, Manchester City pair Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne as well as the soon-to-be former PSG forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

But which other high-end players will be under pressure to perform and make good on the high fees their clubs shelled out for them?

We have gone through every country's squad and come up with the most expensive starting XI on show in France - with a bit of poetic license over the formation.

What do you think - have they all proved value for money? Were any of them too cheap or did their clubs pay over the odds?

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