Donnarumma anchors Euro Best XI; Walker, Maguire Sterling and Lukaku make the cut

July 14 – UEFA’s team of the Euros, selected by the confederation’s technical observers, features eight players from the two finalists: five players from Italy and three from England.

A player each from Belgium, Denmark and Spain complete the line-up, which was selected in a 4-3-3 formation, the most used line-up in the competition.

None of the players selected have previously been in a Best XI Euros selection.

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was also named as the EURO 2020 Player of the Tournament, while Spain’s 18-year-old midfielder Pedri won the Young Player of the Tournament.

Euro 2020 Best XI

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy);

Defenders: Kyle Walker (England), Leonardo Bonucci (Italy), Harry Maguire (England), Leonardo Spinazzola (Italy);

Midfielders: Jorginho (Italy), Pierre-Emile Højbjerg(Denmark), Pedri (Spain);

Forwards: Federico Chiesa (Italy), Romelu Lukaku (Belgium), Raheem Sterling(England)

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