Stars of UEFA EURO 2016: France’s Paul Pogba

At a glance
Named best young player at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Paul Pogba, not 23 until March, is expected to take even more of a starring role at UEFA EURO 2016 on home soil. The former Manchester United prospect now makes Juventus tick and has already racked up nearly 150 appearances for the Bianconeri. He is fast becoming an equally talismanic presence for his country.

International pedigree
Pogba not only won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2013, he was honoured as player of the tournament. A year later, he figured in all five France games at the World Cup in Brazil, edging out compatriot Raphaël Varane and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay…

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