EURO 2016 Team of the Tournament feat. Arsenal and Spurs stars

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Right-Wing-Back: Joshua Kimmich (Germany)

He was just shaded throughout the championship by strong individual performances in certain games, but across the tournament as a whole, Kimmich has been one of the most consistent in this position. In a competition not blessed with excellent right-backs, Kimmich was a threat in every game, always looking to get forward and providing with down the German right, playing the box to box wing-back role to perfection.

His big let-down was in the semi-final, when his poor mistake in his own box led to Paul Pogba picking his pocket and crossing for Antoine Griezmann to send the Germans home. A small mark nonetheless, however, on what has been an excellent tournament for one of Germany’s bright young stars, and he is certainly one to watch in the future.

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Centre-Midfield: Toni Kroos (Germany)

The mercurial Real Madrid man was consistent throughout Euro 2016 with a hatful of key passes and assists in Germany’s campaign. He always pulled the strings from deep as the midfield maestro, and provided a forward-bursting engine when necessary to make things happen for Germany.

His performances and consistency overshadowed those of Paul Pogba and indeed his colleague in the German midfield, Mesut Özil. Accurate, ambitious and razor sharp, he fully merits a place in the Tournament XI.

Centre-Midfield: Aaron Ramsey (Wales)

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey had a fantastic tournament for Wales. If Bale was the talisman, Ramsey was the brain and the lynchpin in centre-midfield, who would roam and pull the strings to control games in the centre of the park and provide the outlet for Gareth Bale to wreak havoc.

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In Wales’ two group victories against Slovakia and Russia, and in their quarter-final triumph over Belgium, he put in some of his greatest displays in Welsh colours on the big stage, always looking to take the game to the opposition. His influence in midfield was sorely missed during his suspension in Wales’ semi-final defeat to Portugal, his absence highlighting just how important he is to his team.

Left-Wing-Back: Gareth Bale (Wales)

Gareth Bale was the talisman which Chris Coleman’s Wales team was built around. He played the box-to-box role well, getting back and helping out his defence and then driving his team forward, contributing to the cause with three goals as Wales reached their maiden semi-final at a major championship.

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Two of these goals were from free-kicks – the latter of which came against England and embarrassed goalkeeper Joe Hart. The effect he had on his team was akin to that of Ronaldo’s with Portugal – he imbued his team with the belief that they could win any game.