Anchor: Toni Kroos – Real Madrid
The World Cup winner has frequently dictated the play from the anchor position and with the attacking talent in front of him his excellent passing definitely would not go to waste.
CM: Andres Iniesta – Barcelona
Where Xavi has been left out, there is no way that Iniesta would fail to make it in. Still as artisan as he was before Barcelona’a ‘slump’ he would thrive off the space that Kroos would find for him.
CM: James Rodriguez – Real Madrid
The Colombian is now the world’s most favourite player and not only that his dynamic all-action displays would not only help the side stretch defences but unlock them too.