The 16th edition of Euro 2020 more than lived upto expectations as Italy clinched their first European Championship after a long wait of 53 years. There were many outstanding players on display as Dhaka Tribune Sport attempt to put together the best XI.
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Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates winning Euro 2020 with teammates (REUTERS)Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
That Italy became the first ever nation to win two penalty shootouts in an Euro edition was largely thanks to this man, the player of the tournament of Euro 2020.
England's Kyle Walker in action against Italy during their Euro 2020 final match (REUTERS)Kyle Walker (England)
Fabregas' player of the tournament, the right back has come on leaps and bounds under Guardiola over time, and put in world-class displays throughout the tournament, either as the right-sided defender of a back three, or as a RB in a back four.
Italy's Leonardo Bonucci celebrates scoring in the final (REUTERS)Leonardo Bonucci (Italy)
One half of Italy's hearbeat in defence alongside the indefatigable Chiellini, Bonucci finally lifted his first silverware with the Azzurri, and had to spearhead a lone battle in the back initially in the injury absence of the former.
England's Harry Maguire scores a penalty during a penalty shootout in the final (REUTERS)Harry Maguire (England)
England picked up five clean sheets along the way, with Maguire playing a crucial role at the back after missing the start of the tournament due to injury problems.
Leonardo Spinazzola is stretchered off after sustaining an injury against Belgium during R16 match (REUTERS)Leonardo Spinazzola (Italy)
The left back suffered a cruel twist of fate after getting injured and ruled out for the rest of the tournament, but not before shining brightly in the first half of Euro 2020, linking up brilliantly with Insigne down the left flank.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in action against England during their semifinal (REUTERS)Pierre Emile Hoijberg (Denmark)
The Tottenham Hotspur midfield engine kept Denmark going, protecting the back four, as the Danes scripted a fairytale run to the semis, after being inflicted with the worst shock possible through the cardiac arrest of teammate Eriksen on the field.
Italy's Jorginho in action against England during their final match (REUTERS)Jorginho (Italy)
Locatelli made way for Verratti but Jorginho was a constant presence in Italy's midfield with his tireless runs, relentless passing, and in the space of a few months lifted both the major honors in club and country football.
Spain's Pedri in action against Croatia during their R16 match (REUTERS)Pedri (Spain)
The 18-year old Barcelona youngster was one of the finds of the tournament, and even compared with the great Iniesta owing to his passing masterclass, as he literally passed the opposition to oblivion.
Czech Republic's Patrik Schick in action against Netherlands during their R16 match (REUTERS)Patrick Schick (Czech Republic)
The Czech marksman struck five times in the Euro 2020, narrowly losing out on the Golden Boot award to top-scorer Ronaldo by an assist, to lead his team to the last eight.
England's Raheem Sterling scores their first goal Germany during their R16 match (REUTERS)Raheem Sterling (England)
There were strong murmurs that the Man City winger would be named player of the tournament if England had beaten Italy, but despite losing out to Donnarumma the fleet-footed attacker stood out among his teammates with his forward runs and goal involvements.
Italy's Federico Chiesa in action against Wales during their Group Round match (REUTERS)Federico Chiesa (Italy)
Pique's player of the tournament, a premature substitution in the final due to injury failed to dampen the mood around Chiesa, who was a breath of fresh air for the Italians with his attacking displays either through the wings or central midfield.
