What a Potential Great Britain Team Might Have Looked Like at the Rio Olympics
Team GB will not enter football teams for 2016 Rio Olympics games after the EnglishFA failed to receive unanimous backing for men's and women's sides.
With that said, here iswhat a potential squad might have looked like.
The 18-man group follows the standard Olympic rules of at least15 Under-23players born on or after 1st January 1993, with up tothree designated over-age players.
Players who went to Euro 2016 but were used only sparingly or not at all have been considered, as have individuals who represented England at the Toulon Tournament in May.
Age eligible individualswho played regularly at Euro 2016, such as Eric Dier or Dele Alli, and therefore would not have been included in reality have been overlooked here too.
For additional diversity, players fromScotland and Northern Irelandhave been considered, despite the nations'refusal to participate in a unitedteam at the London Olympics in 2012.
Do you think this squad could have come home with a medal?
Goalkeepers
Danny Ward (Wales) - After impressing on loan at Aberdeen last season he later startedtwo Premier League games for Liverpool before also thenstarting Wales' Euro 2016 opener.
Jordan Pickford (England) - Has bags of lower league experience after numerous loan spells and has the talent to establish himself as Sunderland number one in the near future.
Defenders
Phil Jagielka* (England) - At 33 years of age, the Everton captain could have filled one of the three over-age places available. Nine seasons of Premier League experience is an asset.
Paddy McNair (Northern Ireland) - Although selected for Euro 2016, the Manchester United defender played only 47 minutes in France and would have benefited if GB went to Brazil.
John Stones (England) - Remained an unused substitute for England in France despite being tipped to be a starter for the Three Lions. Could finish the summer with a £50m move.
Calum Chambers (England) - Has remained an important part of the England U-21 setup despite struggling to kick on at Arsenal. Provides additional versatility at the back.
Andrew Robertson (Scotland) - A proven player at Championship level with Hull having earlier impressed with the Tigers in the Premier League, attracting interest from big clubs.
Matt Targett (England) - The latest academy graduateto become an importantpart of the first-team at Southampton, the Hampshire-born star can play in several positions on the left.
Midfielders
Darren Fletcher* (Scotland) - The second designatedover-age and a great candidate to captain this side just as former Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs did four years ago.
Nathaniel Chalobah (England) - Still contracted to Chelsea, he's been passed around variousloans, including to Napoli, but remains a crucial part of a talented England U-21 team.
James Ward-Prowse (England) - A product of the same Southampton academy that nurtured Gareth Bale and others, this classy 21-year-old has been a club regular since 2012.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England) - Antonio Conte could well experiment with the rangy young star up front, but he's as talented a youngmidfielder as there is in the United Kingdom.
Jordon Ibe (England) - The winger recently became the most expensive player in Bournemouth's history when he left Liverpool for £15m and has significant untapped potential.
Nathan Redmond (England) - Spent three years as an international at U-21 level, scoring nine times in 28 games, andhas just commanded a fee of £11m to join Southampton.
Demarai Gray (England) - Recently turning 20, the winger went from strength to strength as Leicester sealed a Premier League title win last season. Able to stretch games late on.
Forwards
Jermain Defoe* (England) - Some would argue the veteran front-man was unlucky to miss out on the Euros after scoring 15 Premier League goals. Would have had a point to prove.
James Wilson (England) - The Manchester United youngster looks set to spend this season out on loan in the Championship. The Olympics would have been an excellent experience.
Duncan Watmore (England) - Nicknamed the 'Ginger Messi', this former non-league star graduated with a first class honours degree in 2015 and has abrilliantnever-say-die attitude.
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