Manuel Neuer (Germany): Made some excellent saves both during and before the penalty shootout to ensure his side progressed to the semis.
Mats Hummels (Germany): Showed why Bayern Munich were so keen to snap him up recently, delivering an accomplished display as Germany triumphed at the expense of Italy.
Leonardo Bonucci (Italy): Was vital at the heart of an Italy defence that conceded just twice over the course of the tournament.
Pepe (Portugal): Helped restrict Poland to half chances, putting in some good challenges as Portugal advanced for tomorrow’s encounter with Wales.
Ashley Williams (Wales): One of Wales’ heroes, Williams was rock solid at the back against Belgium, while also heading home the all-important equaliser.
Aaron Ramsey (Wales): Provided the assist for Wales’ first two goals and generally made his influence tell. Will likely be badly missed, owing to suspension, for the semi-final with Portugal.
Renato Sanches (Portugal): The most energetic and inventive presence in Portugal’s midfield against Poland, Sanches undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him.
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Dimitri Payet (France): Played a big role in helping France’s talented attack to tick against Iceland, he also got on the scoresheet with a powerful strike into the corner from the edge of the area.
Gareth Bale (Wales): Wales simply wouldn’t be in the semis without him. The Real Madrid star often looked a threat in attack, while his ball-carrying ability was also vital in helping to relieve the pressure on the defence.
Hal Robson Kanu (Wales): The free agent unsurprisingly has attracted the interest of a host of Premier League clubs, after he completely outfoxed the Belgian defence with a clever turn and finish for Wales’ finest moment in France.
Olivier Giroud (France): The French fans took a while to warm to the Arsenal star as they seemingly pined for the absent Karim Benzema, but few could complain after he notched a brace against Iceland on the back of an influential display in the Ireland match.
Formation: 4-3-3
Neuer
Bonucci Williams Pepe Hummels
Ramsey Sanches Payet
Robson-Kanu Giroud Bale
Subs: Rui Patricio (Portugal), James Chester (Wales), Chris Gunter (Wales), Joe Allen (Wales), Paul Pogba (France), William Carvahlo (Portugal), Mesut Ozil (Germany), Antoine Griezmann (France).
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