Thursday 23 June 2016 16:57, UK
Dimitri Payet, Gareth Bale and Kevin De Bruyne have all made the best stats-based group-stage XI at Euro 2016 - but no England players feature.
With the help of WhoScored.com's statistics-based player ratings, we've selected the top-performing footballers on duty in France from those who made three appearances in the group stages.
Three from Wales' squad and two Northern Ireland players make the cut, with Roy Hodgson's men the notable absentees...
Michael McGovern (ranked 7.38) has been a standout player among a side of Northern Ireland heroes. He made the most saves of any goalkeeper during the group stages, with 15 to his name. Eight of those stops came against Germany to ensure the World Cup holders found the net just once, the narrow defeat securing Northern Ireland's place in the next round due to superior goal difference compared to other third-placed sides.
Wales' defence needed to be solid in order to reach the last 16 and James Chester (7.60) didn't disappoint, making an impressive eight tackles and 13 interceptions in the group stages.
Switzerland centre-back Fabian Schar (7.68) also makes the cut. He scored the winning goal in his side's first match of the tournament and made a string of key tackles and interceptions during Sunday's goalless draw with France.
Some solid defensive displays from Croatia's captain Darijo Srna (7.43) helped his side take top spot in Group D, ahead of defending champions Spain. Not only did the right-back perform impressively, but he managed to do so while coping with the passing of his father. Srna flew home for the funeral but played all three matches.
Northern Ireland's Jonny Evans (7.30) makes the selection after some robust displays and made history along the way; he and sibling Corry became the first brothers to play together for Northern Ireland at a major tournament.
Wales' Aaron Ramsey (7.80) makes it into the best XI after two assists and a goal from his three appearances so far. The Arsenal man netted the opener in a 3-0 win over Russia that saw Wales top the group - and he was also named man of the match.
Germany's Toni Kroos (8.02) has been dominant in midfield - especially against Northern Ireland when he distributed 111 passes with 92 per cent accuracy during the 1-0 victory.
Another Premier League player makes the cut in the form of Frenchman Dimitri Payet (8.21). The West Ham star has netted twice to help France reach the last 16 and lit up the tournament opener with his brilliant strike against Romania before scoring his second of the campaign against Albania.
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (8.04) has looked a constant threat with his clever link-up play and the Manchester City man impressed against Sweden, helping secure his side a knockout clash with Hungary.
Ivan Perisic (8.16) has been a standout performer in the group stages, bagging two goals - including a stunner in Croatia's 2-1 win over holders Spain - and an assist to help his side top Group D.
Gareth Bale (8.78) is the top-ranked player in the group-stage XI after playing a crucial part in Wales' stunning success in topping Group B ahead of England. The Real Madrid star scored in each of Wales' games with Slovakia, England and Russia, with his first two goals coming from his trademark free-kicks.
Cristiano Ronaldo (7.50) became the first player to score at four European Championships when he found the back of the net in Wednesday's thriller with Hungary but his two-goal show has come too late to nudge him into the starting line-up.
Premier League playmakers Eden Hazard (7.63), David Silva (7.65) and Mesut Ozil (7.61) all score highly but must settle for a place on the bench.
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