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Neustadter named in Russia's Euro 2016 squad

Russia coach Leonid Slutsky picked 22 domestic-based players alongside Schalke defender Roman Neustadter for Euro 2016.

Two-time Germany international Roman Neustadter has been named in Russia's final 23-man squad for next month's Euro 2016.

Neustadter, who was born in the Soviet Union in what is now Ukraine, is eligible to play for Russia after only representing Germany in international friendlies.

However, the 28-year-old Schalke defender is still awaiting his Russian passport, but coach Leonid Slutsky and Co. are confident it will come in time for the Euros, which gets underway in France on June 10.

Brazil-born goalkeeper Guilherme was also included in the squad, having received his Russian citizenship in 2016.