Who was the stand-out Liverpool player at Euro 2016?

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Liverpool were the Premier League’s most represented team at Euro 2016 this summer, with no less than 12 individuals representing their country at the highly anticipated tournament. With familiar faces playing for England, Slovakia, Germany, Wales and Belgium, supporters of the Reds were given a number of reasons to keep track of goings-on in France.

The England lads – Adam Lallana, Daniel Sturridge, Nathaniel Clyne and Jordan Henderson – will ultimately be disappointed with their efforts. While they were not solely to blame for the Three Lions early exit to Iceland, they certainly did not do enough to ensure progression for Roy Hodgson’s side, which ended in their eventual downfall. 

Lallana’s energetic performances in centre-attacking midfield proved a breath of fresh air, while Sturridge’s late winner against the Welsh will remain a particular highlight for England and Liverpool fans, alike. Clyne’s efforts at right-back against Slovakia will command praise, while Henderson struggled to make an impact in his sole appearance in the same fixture. 

Martin Skrtel proved responsible for keeping England at bay in the final Group B fixture, just as he frustrated each of the opponents he faced, with his dogged approach to defending. Captaining his Slovakian team-mates safely into the knock-out rounds, they eventually came unstuck against a Julian Draxler-inspired Germany.

Emre Can was able to record a single tournament appearances for that very Germany side, as he featured in his country’s agonising 2-0 semi-final defeat to hosts France. Overcome by the dynamism of the opposition midfield, which included the likes of Paul Pogba and Blaise Matuidi, he could do little to prevent their advances and ultimately his side’s exit from the competition.

Joe Allen starred in the centre of the park for Wales as they reached the semi-final stage of the competition, before losing out to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. His excellent displays will have only served to enhance his reputation among the Anfield faithful. Meanwhile, Danny Ward featured in the opening game of Group B for the Welsh, in Chris Coleman’s side’s historic victory over Slovakia.

Belgian striker Divock Origi found himself restricted to substitute appearances against Italy and Sweden, featuring for a total of 22 minutes. His compatriot, Christian Benteke, experienced even fewer minutes for the Red Devils, with his involvement amounting to just 20 minutes of tournament football. He, like Origi, was unable to make a significant impact throughout these brief cameos.

Meanwhile, Simon Mignolet and James Milner could do little to assist their respective teams, as they were forced to watch the action the sidelines throughout the entirety of the competition. 

Now the tournament has reached it’s conclusion, you can vote for Liverpool’s stand-out player in France. Simply use the ranking tool below to pick who you think most impressed.

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