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Birmingham City’s stunning team they could name today had they kept their best players

In football, particularly in the EFL, fans are often faced with the bittersweet reality of watching former players move on to greater opportunities. Some leave in obscurity, only to pop up later having realised their potential, while some simply outgrow the club, with stardom inevitable.

Birmingham City are a club who know this more than most. Whether it was Trevor Francis, who immediately won the European Cup with Forest following his historic move in 1979, or a more recent example that we will obviously get to, the West-Midlands side have seen plenty of talent leave their talons of the years.

Football League World has sought to answer an age-old hypothetical: had they not let go of their talents, what is the best possible side that Birmingham could assemble today?

Taking players exclusively from the last ten years at St. Andrew’s (2014-15 season), and comprising what we believe to be the most high-quality current stars to have once donned the famous blue jersey. This includes both current players and loan signings.