World Cup 2018 Best XI (Heading Into Tournament)

11. Goalkeeper - David De Gea (Spain)

Between the sticks for our World Cup XI is a man who is unrivalled as a shot stopper. De Gea pulls off impossible saves, is ever reliable and has incredible reflexes too. He is the main reason why Man Utd have done well this season, and has been thoroughly tested due to the defence in front of him at Old Trafford at times.

It's possible to argue that de Gea is better in his position than Lionel Messi is in his. The Spaniard seems to get better in every match and turns up in big games too. It takes a lot to fill the gloves of a legend such as Iker Casillas and oust Manuel Neuer from the Best XI number one jersey, but de Gea, the complete package, does so.