Portugal v France: Ronaldo or Griezmann? Paul Merson and Phil Thompson pick their Six-a-Side teams
Sunday 10 July 2016 20:02, UK
Paul Merson and Phil Thompson go head-to-head in the final round of their Euro 2016 Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side challenge as they look to land £1,000 for their charity of choice - but have they plumped for top-scorer Antoine Griezmann or Cristiano Ronaldo?
The Fantasy Football Club's Merse has nominated Children with Cancer while Thommo, who won the Fantasy Six-a-Side Premier League pundit competition, is looking to raise money for Nugent Care.
The scores are level at 3-3 after Merse won Wednesday's semi-final between Portugal and Wales.
Here are who the two pundits have selected for Sunday's final, France v Portugal...
MERSE'S TEAM
Elite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo - The Real Madrid star is the heartbeat of this Portugal side. In the semi-final he scored one and set up another and Portugal will need another big contribution from him if they are to win on Sunday. He's also a much bigger threat than Griezmann from corners and takes all the free-kicks.
Renato Sanches - I'm a huge fan of the Bayern Munich midfielder. He will have a huge part to play for Portugal in the middle of the park if his side are to win in Paris.
Moussa Sissoko - The Newcastle midfielder was very good against Iceland and put in another excellent display in the semi-final against Germany. He's found form just at the right time and I'm expecting another good showing in the final.
Dimitri Payet - Picking Payet is a no-brainer. His free-kicks are superb and he has been a goal threat all through the tournament.
Pepe - It's a bit of a risk but I'm selecting Pepe. The Real Madrid defender was absent for the semi-final but if fit he'll come straight back into the side. He's a top defender.
Olivier Giroud - He's a bargain because he's not an elite player. You have to get centre-forwards into the side where you can! He's been in good goalscoring form in the tournament and will get chances against Portugal.
THOMMO'S TEAM
Elite Player: Antoine Griezmann - He's in just fantastic form and is looking like the next world star. Perhaps the next one to be tempted away by the Premier League's big guns?
Pepe - I read that he averages 77 touches a game which is quite something for a central-defender. He's the start of the build-up so will complete lots of passes and is always a threat from set-pieces.
Dimitri Payet - I'm surprised he's not an Elite Player as he's been brilliant throughout the tournament and always looks a goal threat.
Blaise Matuidi - I think France will dominate possession and Portugal will be looking to hit on the counter-attack, so France's midfielders should see a lot of the ball.
Moussa Sissoko/N'Golo Kante - I'll be changing my line-up if Kante regains his place. I'll be picking him for the same reason as I'm picking Matuidi.
William Carvalho - I think he'll see a lot of the ball in that deeper role and complete a lot of passes so should be a solid pick.
