World Cup 2014 - Five suprise stars (1)

With the World Cup in Brazil set to kick off in 135 days there are plenty of players who we expect to shine.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery will all be expected to showcase their considerable talents on the grandest stage of them all.

England boss has encouraged Wayne Rooney to 'explode', Robin van Persie will carry the hopes and dreams of the Dutch while Mario Balotelli is Mario Balotelli.

However, there are a couple of lesser-talked-about players who will be desperate to show what the new generation can do.

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