Alexis Sanchez and Gareth Bale headline a host of big names who will be absent from next summer's World Cup after Chile and Wales failed to qualify for the tournament.
Other stars, such as Croatia and Madrid playmaker Luka Modric and Denmark and Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen are still waiting to book their place in Russia next year via the playoffs, with will be held next month, reports Kwese Espn.com