Football League of nations: Championship is awash with stars

IT is not just Premier League stars who have their eyes on Euro 2020. The Championship is awash with internationals w88 line away with their countries hoping to lead them into next summer’s tournament. Keeping Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was regarded as a real coup for Fulham after their relegation to the Championship
Keeping Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was regarded as a real coup for Fulham after their relegation to the ChampionshipCredit: EPA

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have the highest number of Championship players in their squads — but there are plenty of others sprinkled across European sides. Here is my EFL Euro XI from those keen to make an impression for their countries during this qualifying campaign . . . Hatters keeper got his first international call-up in the summer and seems to have cemented his place in the Croatia squad. The 26-year-old is yet to keep a clean sheet since moving to Luton in July but has impressed the faithful at Kenilworth Road. Versatile star in Marcelo Bielsa’s team and provides good defensive qualities on the flank.



Alioski, 27, can play in a number of positions but will slot in at left-back in this side, although he was in midfield during the 1-1 draw with Israel last Thursday. Versatile Poland star Krystian Bielik has swapped promoted Charlton for their new Championship rivals Derby this season. Versatile Poland star Krystian Bielik has swapped promoted Charlton for their new Championship rivals Derby this seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor w88 mobile
KRYSTIAN BIELIK (Poland & Derby)
Versatile player who last season lined up as a central midfielder in Charlton’s League One promotion-winning squad.

But the 21-year-old has been pushed back to centre-half with the Rams since they signed him from Arsenal last month.

PONTUS JANSSON (Sweden & Brentford)
Was something of a surprise that Leeds manager Bielsa let this centre-half leave for West London during the summer.

A solid performer during his time at Elland Road and a big signing for the Bees. Jansson, 28, is a regular in the Swedish team.

HENRIK DALSGAARD (Denmark & Brentford)
Reliable and solid performer at Griffin Park as well as for his country.

The right-back, 30, has been a mainstay of Brentford’s side for a couple of years now.

MIDFIELDERS
JIRI SKALAK (Czech Republic & Millwall)
Winger has had a frustrating time since joining the Lions in August 2018 — hampered by injuries.

When fit, the former Brighton man, 27, is a handful and nailed on for a place in the Czech squad w88 .

MATEUSZ KLICH (Poland & Leeds)
Has been in the Polish national team for eight years now but could not stop his country’s 2-0 defeat in Slovenia last Friday.

Leeds boss Bielsa has really got the best out of his midfielder, 29, since taking charge last season.

 Swansea star Bersant Celina will hope to line up for Kosovo against England

Swansea star Bersant Celina will hope to line up for Kosovo against England
BERSANT CELINA (Kosovo & Swansea)
Former Manchester City man, 22, has been a consistent performer in South Wales.

The playmaker has provided his Kosovo team with top quality and was a vital cog in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Czech Republic.

STEFAN JOHANSEN (Norway & Fulham)
Back in favour at Craven Cottage after being farmed out on loan to West Brom for the second half of last season. The 28-year-old captains Norway.

KERIM MRABTI (Sweden & Birmingham)
Versatile winger, 25, who operates on either flank, has pace to burn and is full of trickery.

He was reported to be attracting interest from Hamburg and Braga in the summer — but has only played two minutes for the Blues this season after picking up a hamstring injury. However, he is now back on the mend.