Honorable mention: Simon Kjaer (Denmark) Joakim Maehle (Denmark)Īfter losing talismanic creator Christian Eriksen and their first two contests, Denmark battled back to book a shock semifinal spot in large part due to an attack reliant on the penetrative efforts of Joakim Maehle. The art of defending never looked so sweet, as Chiellini and partner in crime Leonardo Bonucci provided Italy the freedom to push up the pitch knowing that two of the world's best center-backs were still performing at the top of their games. Giorgio Chiellini showed he has plenty left in the tank after helping to shut down some of the world's top forwards during Italy's memorable Euro 2020 campaign, notably making numerous interventions just as England threatened to turn the screw in the early stages of Sunday's final. Honorable mention: John Stones (England) Giorgio Chiellini (Italy) The Manchester United captain's standout play re-established him as a world-class defender and helped England reach its first tournament final in 55 years, and his goal seconds after the interval in the quarterfinal win over Ukraine triggered the tournament's most one-sided affair. The Three Lions didn't concede a goal from open play until the 67th minute of Sunday's finale with the 28-year-old at the heart of their defense.
Harry Maguire did a remarkable job making up for lost time after missing the opening two games due to injury.
Honorable mention: Leonardo Spinazzola (Italy) Harry Maguire Somewhere, Jose Mourinho is feasting on humble pie. Shaw also recorded three assists, the second-highest haul at the tournament. It was a redemptive month of international football for a player who's faced career-ending injury and the public denunciation of a former club manager at Manchester United. It was the quickest goal scored in a European Championship final. Luke Shaw edges Kyle Walker and takes his England teammate's spot - and forces a full-back flip in our lineup - courtesy of a sensational Euro 2020 capped by his volley inside of two minutes in the final versus Italy.
Honorable mention: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy) Luke Shaw (England)
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