Belgium: Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United)
The big midfielder certainly has options now his contract at Old Trafford is up, but waiting until after the World Cup to decide his next club is a smart move from the 30-year-old. Unless he has absolute stinker in Russia, which is not beyond the realms of possibility…
England: Danny Rose (Tottenham)
The left-back was being linked with Manchester United for £50million before a wretched season that featured only nine Premier League starts set back his progress considerably. But Rose is ready to push on again and Russia offers the platform to prove himself to Mauricio Pochettino or anyone else.
Panama: Michael Amir Murillo (New York Red Bulls)
A versatile defender impressing in MLS with NYRB, Murillo is attracting attention from Europe as an attack-minded right-back who can also play in the heart of defence. The 22-year-old was voted on to the Concacaf Champions League team of the season.
Tunisia: Wahbi Khazri (Sunderland)
Escaped the Stadium of Light last season and his relief showed in his impressive performances on loan at Rennes. Roma and Monaco have been linked with the 27-year-old, who will lead his nation’s attack while the Black Cats hope their asset, with two years remaining on his contract, enhances his value in Russia.