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Jamie Kemble

Cesc Fabregas reveals his dream five-a-side team to Thierry Henry

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has selected his dream five-a-side team.

The World Cup winner was tasked by former Gunners and Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry to pick a team that would dominate on the court.

And unsurprisingly, having won the World Cup and European Championship with Spain, four of the players are Spanish.

Fabregas didn't include himself, or indeed any defenders, but he did choose four of his former Spain teammates, along with Henry.

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"I think for what we experienced together and for the big moments we had with each other, when he made me and Spain win, I think I will have to go with Iker [Casillas]," said the Monaco midfielder on an Instagram live with Puma Football.

"We have had so many amazing moments with Spain. He was just incredible in big moments.

"You're up front, definitely. I would always put you in my all-time XI," he told Henry.

He added: "Then I would have to have Lionel Messi there. 100 per cent. Between you and him we would score a few goals.

"Another player I played with since I was 16 years old is David Silva.

"I always had this understanding with him, don't ask me why. There are players who don't get talked about as the best in the world, but I had a special feeling with him.

"[Andres] Iniesta and Silva. These are the two players that I always felt, wow! I'm enjoying so much in midfield. You can pass the ball, you can move, they have the intelligence to know that when I go forward they'll come deep.

"Iniesta and Silva have to be there for me. I know I'm not playing with any defender, but I don't really care!

"I will just go with one goalkeeper who will save everything, two magicians in midfield and two GOATs [greatest of all-time] upfront."

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