The Euro 2024 semi-finals are in the books, and now we're down to what promises to be a final between England and Spain.
The pair eliminated the Netherlands and France respectively to book a place in the final in Berlin on Sunday.
Before that game, as part of our 24 in 24 series, we're here 90 min ranked among the top five players in two thrilling semi-finals.
Kobbie Mainoo played very well in his Euro 2024 debut in the quarter-finals, but took his game to another level in the semi-finals.
The lad was really smart against the Dutch, combining well with Phil Foden and doing his defensive work – winning every single duel he was involved in.
On Wednesday evening, Ollie Watkins scored a goal that will go down as one of the most famous goals in English football history.
And what a goal it was too.
The substitute's swing into the bottom left corner of the net was a good one.
Euro 2024 top scorer despite only starting 50% of Spain's games – it's fair to say Dani Olmo has made his minutes count in Germany this summer.
The attacking midfielder's moment of magic in the first half against France booked his nation's ticket to the final, and his all-round performance was also impressive.
Good god, that first half performance.
It didn't make sense at all.
The FWA Footballer of the Year finally brought his team's form to the international stage in those 45 minutes against the Netherlands, running the opposition's defense.
He is the youngest goalscorer at the European Championships or the World Cup, while Lamine Yamal became the record holder for scoring the goal of the tournament against France in the semi-finals.
He is the best 16 year old soccer player of all time. And he is already world class.
It's funny.
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