18-year-old Mallory Pugh, who is making her debut in a major competition and is trying to take advantage of the veterans advices.Off the field she has been great, Pugh said of Rapinoe. She just bring

Danny Gabbidon says the Wales starting XI for Euro 2016 picks itself, as long as the whole squad remains injury free.Since Chris Colemans side completed their qualifying fixtures last autumn, they have played four friendly matches, three of which have ended in defeat, with one draw.Their most recent defeat was a 3-0 hammering by Sweden on Sunday, with the Stockholm result inflicting on Coleman his heaviest loss since September 2013. Now Wales are set to play their first Group B match at Euro 2016 - against Slovakia in Bordeaux on Saturday - and there has been much debate about what the starting line-up will look like.And speaking on Euro 2016 Verdict, Gabbidon, a former Wales international with 49 caps, picked the team he feels the Wales manager will select in France. Former Wales international Gabbidon made 49 caps from between 2002 and 2014 The team mainly picks itself, he told Sky Sports News HQ. This team is what Chris Coleman [mostly] went with in qualifying, and if everyones fit, hell try and get that team out onto the pitch.Forward Hal Robson-Kanu, a regular fixture in Wales European qualifying campaign, has an ankle injury which raises questions over his fitness.The 27-year-old has claimed he will be fit for the opener, but Gabbidon believes Crystal Palace midfielder Jonny Williams would provide adequate cover, as a lack of game-time might be an issue for Robson-Kanu.Robson-Kanu for me hasnt played too much this season, he said. Hes struggling with a little knock at the minute so he might not be ready.Jonny Williams is another option there. He played at the weekend against Sweden, and did very well in the first half, so thats someone who could go into the first team. Gabbidon also believes there is plenty of depth in the centre-back positions to help complete Colemans conventional five-man defence.James Chester has been fantastic in qualifying so its between him and James Collins, who plays on the right-hand side of the centre-backs, he said.But both players have had fantastic seasons, so I dont really mind too much who plays there.But that will be the team, if Chris Coleman can get everyone fit, for the first game against Slovakia. Also See:Ramsey: Time to focus on EurosEuro 2016 build-up LIVE!Coleman: Wake-up callWales slump to defeatWholesale Shoes From China . Its 1987 and a Brazilian playmaker, known as Mirandinha, is being paraded around St James Park to the passionate Newcastle fans. Wholesale Shoes 2020 . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.wholesaleshoes.us.org/ .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. 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I think that getting into the knockout round Ill be able to come off the bench and make an impact that way, being more of a role player.Rapinoe, who helped the U.S. win the gold at the 2012 London Games and clinch the World Cup title last year in Canada, hasnt played with the U.S. since tearing her ACL in a training session in Hawaii before a scheduled World Cup victory tour match in December.Ill be as ready I can possibly be, but with the understanding that its a different role than Im used to, a different role than I had last year, said the 31-year-old Rapinoe. I dont know how many minutes Ill be able to play. Theres always an element you only get in the games and you only get from playing. Physically I feel good and I feel confident.There were doubts about whether coach Jill Ellis would include Rapinoe in the Olympic roster because of her fitness. The players addition to the team despite her lack of playing time came as a surprise to many.A big part of the selection is that she is a game-changer. And a game-changer can come in for 15 minutes and make a difference, Ellis said. Her and I had many conversations with the meddical team, just in terms of how to use her in this tournament, and how we have to build her as the tournament evolves.ddddddddddddllis said the coaching staff already knew ahead of the games that Rapinoes playing time would be limited, especially in the first few games. She said having Rapinoe on the team was important because of her set-piece brilliance, her crossing and her specificity in certain situations.The other thing that Megan brings is just this personality that puts people at easy, Ellis said. And this helps the teams as a whole, just to have a good balance and base in terms of dealing with pressure.Rapinoe said she has adapted quickly to her new role.I think theres a lot I can bring off the field, she said. Im one of the older players on this team, this is my fourth major championship, so I have quite a bit of experience. I think its a balance of giving what the team needs but also making sure that Im getting what I need in coming back from this injury.One of Rapinoes replacements has been 18-year-old Mallory Pugh, who is making her debut in a major competition and is trying to take advantage of the veterans advices.Off the field she has been great, Pugh said of Rapinoe. She just brings this positive vibe to everyone. In the last World Cup I just watched her a lot and looked up to her in the way she played.The U.S. makes its tournament debut on Wednesday against New Zealand at the Mineirao Stadium in the southeast city of Belo Horizonte. 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