Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

The leading European talents seeking to take the tournament by storm over the next month

A young Wayne Rooney exploded onto the international scene at Euro 2004 - which of today's emerging talents will follow in his footsteps in France over the next month? (Getty)

The European showpiece is upon us. Supporters around the world will be hoping for a flurry of goals and no end of drama (hopefully not from the referees) as the cream of the continent descend on France over the next five weeks.

While the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bastian Schweinsteiger approach what may be their last European Championship, other players enter the competition for the first time, fresh and raring to impress.

National aspirations aside, these 10 players will be hoping to showcase their undoubted talents and make a mark on the biggest of European stages.

As seen with James Rodriguez’s multi-million move to Real Madrid after an impressive World Cup finals two summers ago - and also Andrei Arshavin's move to Arsenal shortly after his exploits with Russia at Euro 2008, a big tournament showing brings with it interest from Europe’s elite - and sometimes a transfer fee to match.

From Turkey to Croatia, Belgium to Poland, these future stars arrive in France ready to show their worth.

What do you think? Are any of these stars overrated? Who have we missed out? Let us know in the comments section below.