ROY HODGSON has picked his squad for Euro 2016 — but the social media king of the Three Lions has been revealed.
Instagram is fast becoming the best and most interactive way to see into the lifestyles of Europe’s elite footballers.
Whether it be a new set of boots, a dinner out with the WAG or a gawdy holiday snap, Insta gives a snapshot into the world of top-level footballers like never before.
But who makes the Insta England XI and whose been benched by the following masses?
1. Wayne Rooney – 6.3m
NOT bad when you can rake in Pele for a snap.
Rooney will captain England against Portugal in their final warm-up game — and is miles ahead of the competition when it comes to followers.
2. Daniel Sturridge – 2.3m
HE enjoys a baseball cap or two, but he could look a little happier at coming second on this list.
The Liverpool forward was a huge doubt for the Euro’s after an injury plagued season, but gets the nod from Roy.
3. Raheem Sterling – 1.7m
THE Man City flier hasn’t set the world alight this season — but his follower count rose considerably after his big money move to the Etihad.
If you’re a fan of baseball caps (again) or stylish holiday snaps, Ster’s your man.
4. Jack Wilshere – 1.6m
ARSENAL’s perennial crock comes in next with a hefty 1.6m followers.
Despite another injury hit season, Wilshere will be in France and recently got engaged to his stylish girlfriend Andriani Michael, who surely has nothing to do with his account’s popularity..
5. Chris Smalling – 1.2m
MAN UNITED’s defensive rock has risen from non-league to Old Trafford and boasts a healthy number of Insta admirers.
Follow if you’re a fan of dogs looking whistfully out of windows.
6. Jordan Henderson – 1.1m
A CONTROVERSIAL choice for some in midfield, the Liverpool general wants to follow in the footstep’s of Steven Gerrard at Anfield.
Not that you’d know..
7. Gary Cahill – 1m
HARD as nails and the heart of England’s defence, Cahill will be hoping to put Chelsea’s disappointing campaign behind him in France.
Follow if you’re a fan of Didier Drogba throwing team-mates into a swimming pool.
8. Harry Kane – 886k
A SURPRISE trailer in 8th, Kane continued where he left off in 2014-15 to record another 20+ goal season for Spurs.
Give the big man a follow if you’re a fan of premature title-chase banter.9. Marcus Rashford – 685k
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9. Marcus Rashford – 685k
THE NEW kid on the block not just for United and England, but also on Instagram.
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10. Dele Alli – 496k
EVERYBODY’s favourite waving midfielder, Alli was the catalyst behind Spurs’ unlikely title charge.
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11. Nathaniel Clyne – 474k
THE LIVERPOOL full-back sneaks onto the list with just under half a million followers.
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