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Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo made their names at Euro 2004, who will steal the show in 2016?

The Euros in France will give a host of young player the chance to shine

As always with major tournament, club bosses will be keeping tabs on potential transfer targets.

Europe casts its collective eye over France for this summer’s Championships — with teams looking to unearth football’s latest gem.

 The Euros in France will give a host of young player the chance to shine
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The Euros in France will give a host of young player the chance to shine

Everyone remembers how an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney shot to prominence with his explosive performances at Euro 2004, but who could have the same impact this summer?

SunSport looks at five kids to watch out for at Euro 2016.

Dele Alli

 Dele Alli holds of Jores Okore during Tottenham's Premier League clash with Aston Villa
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Dele Alli holds of Jores Okore during Tottenham's Premier League clash with Aston Villa

FROM League One to potential star of Euro 2016 — Alli’s rise has been nothing short of sensational.

The young midfielder has been a key member of Tottenham’s title challenge.

He has impressed against the big teams, and made a name for himself scoring wonder goals.

A definite starter for Roy Hodgson provided he is fit.

Influential in both attack and defence.

Kingsley Coman

 Kingsley Coman celebrates his clincher against Juventus with Bayern team-mate, Thiago
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Kingsley Coman celebrates his clincher against Juventus with Bayern team-mate, Thiago

FRENCHMAN on loan at Bayern Munich from Juventus, he was the inspiration behind his new team eliminating his old side from the Champions League.

Coman’s crosses set up late headers for Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller — before his stunning solo goal sealed the tie.

The host nation do have a wealth of attacking options, but there is a lot of buzz surrounding the 19-year-old.

The rapid winger could form part of a deadly duo with Anthony Martial on the other flank.

Aymeric Laporte

 Aymeric Laporte has been a rock at the back for Athletic Bilbao
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Aymeric Laporte has been a rock at the back for Athletic Bilbao

ANOTHER Frenchman, which shows just how good the hosts’ squad is.

The 21-year-old Athletic Bilbao star could be set for a mega-money move to Manchester City in the summer — although he is not necessarily guaranteed a start for France.

Manager Didier Deschamps’ preferred centre-back pairing is Raphael Varane alongside Laurent Koscielny, with many fans calling for Laporte to replace theArsenal man.

He is uncapped and still eligible to play for Spain.

Though, Laporte has pledged his allegiance to France after representing them at four levels.

Renato Sanches

 Renato Sanches in action during Benfica's mammoth clash with rivals, Sporting Lisbon
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Renato Sanches in action during Benfica's mammoth clash with rivals, Sporting Lisbon

BENFICA’S highly-rated young midfielder has been heavily linked withManchester United after his impressive performances in Portugal.

A powerful figure, who has just earned his first call up for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Bulgaria.

Has a tendency to lose his cool when things are not going his way on the bigger occasions.

Sanches was lucky to stay on the field in the recent top-of-the-table clash against Sporting, following a horror tackle.

But, at just 18, he is far from the finished article.

Leroy Sane

 Leroy Sane has exploded as one of the most wanted youngsters in world football
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Leroy Sane has exploded as one of the most wanted youngsters in world football

ONE of the most sought-after players in Europe.

Name the big club — and they’ve probably shown interest in Sane.

Pep Guardiola is desperate to bring him to City, while rivals United and even Liverpool have been keeping an eye on the Schalke youngster.

The 20-year-old has just one senior cap for Germany.

But, with Bastian Schweinsteiger likely to miss the Euros, a spot could open up for Sane to shine.

 

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