1) France ▲3

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This was France’s best performance by a long stretch, despite conceding their first (and indeed second) goal from open play in the tournament. For the first time, aided of course by scoring early, they did not look overweighed by the pressure of being hosts. Their four outstanding players all found the net and despite having the tie killed off by half-time their work ethic remained strong. They also have a couple of notable advantages before playing Germany in that mouthwatering semi-final: a fully fit squad and a mildly softer path here. But Didier Deschamps also has a couple of selection issues. Does N’Golo Kanté return? Does Adil Rami come back into defence having being shaky before his suspension?

• Match report: France 2-1 Romania

• Match report: France 2-0 Albania

• Match report: Switzerland 0-0 France

• Match report: France 2-1 Republic of Ireland

• Match report: France 5-2 Iceland

2) Germany ▼1

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Jogi Löw’s decision to match Italy’s three-man defence was an astute move but led to both sides cancelling each out early on in the most eagerly-anticipated of the quarter-finals. Now die mannschaft have the small task of taking on France, who look to be hitting their best form at just the right time. The confirmed losses of Mario Gomez and Mats Hummels, from injury and suspension respectively, along with severe doubts over Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger for Thursday’s semi-final could, however, swing the game in the hosts’ favour. And how much will the additional half hour take out of them?

• Match report: Germany 2-0 Ukraine

• Match report: Germany 0-0 Poland

• Match report: Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany

• Match report: Germany 3-0 Slovakia

• Match report: Germany 1-1 Italy (aet; Germany win 6-5 on pens)

3) Wales ▲2

After previously telling his players and supporters to dream, the issue now for Chris Coleman may be to keep them grounded. The manner in which Wales came back at Belgium, shrugging off a troublesome start before assuming total control of the game was outstanding and the manager deserves plenty of credit for instilling such self belief in a squad that remained focused and undeterred by falling behind. The semi-final with Portugal may be billed as Gareth Bale v Cristiano Ronaldo but that is doing a disservice to a team that has taken to the grand stage far better than anyone – apart from maybe themselves – could have expected. Anyway, justifiable arguments could be made for Aaron Ramsey not only being Wales’ best player in France but one of the best midfielders in the entire tournament – his suspension, therefore, is quite a blow.



• Match report: Wales 2-1 Slovakia

• Match report: England 2-1 Wales

• Match report: Russia 0-3 Wales

• Match report: Wales 1-0 Northern Ireland

• Match report: Wales 3-1 Belgium

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Don’t take them home: Wales celebrate after beating Belgium 3-1 in Lille on Friday night. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar

4) Portugal ▲4

You have to admire their consistency. Another draw in 90 minutes but, again, Fernando Santos’ team, who admit they are happy to grind out games without much beauty in their play, progressed. Before the tournament Cristiano Ronaldo predicted Portugal would “win big things”, and it is no longer far-fetched to imagine them doing so without actually winning a match in regulation time. Certainly their meeting with Wales is too close to call. While Ronaldo has had a good but not outstanding tournament, there are other less heralded players that deserve plenty of credit for their resilience. Renato Sanches dazzled, and not just because of his goal, against Poland, where they were the better team for much of the game. The loss of William Carvalho, given his second booking of the tournament in injury time, will be a blow.

• Match report: Portugal 1-1 Iceland

• Match report: Portugal 0-0 Austria

• Match report: Hungary 3-3 Portugal

• Match report: Croatia 0-0 Portugal (0-1 aet)

• Match report: Poland 1-1 Portugal (aet; Portugal win 5-3 on pens)

5) Italy ▼3

For a few moments in his post-match press conference in Bordeaux, as the realisation that this was the end of his time in charge of the Azzurri set in, Antonio Conte looked terribly forlorn. There was a sense that there is more to come from this team and while the outgoing manager went on to say he was looking forward to beginning life at Chelsea after a week off, a case of what might have been also lingered. In terms of organisation and tactical awareness Italy were unrivalled and maybe a little unlucky to have had such a tough route in the knockout stages after finishing on top of their group. Nevertheless, their masterclass against Spain will stand out when it comes to reviewing the tournament.

• Match report: Belgium 0-2 Italy

• Match report: Italy 1-0 Sweden

• Match report: Italy 0-1 Republic of Ireland

• Match report: Italy 2-0 Spain

• Match report: Germany 1-1 Italy (aet; Germany win 6-5 on pens)

6) Poland =



It is difficult to conclude whether their tournament was a success or not. On one hand Adam Nawalka’s team were unbeaten, but on the other they won only two games, both by single goals and to significantly weaker opposition. They still progressed from the group stage for the first time, however constantly looked like they had more to give. They looked second best to Portugal for long spells, yet led the game. Kamil Glik was very good in defence and Gregorz Krychowiak was the pick of their midfielders – both have subsequently earned moves to Ligue 1 – but their star player, Robert Lewandowski, only scored in their last game. Ultimately, they were above average but also left you wanting more.

• Match report: Poland 1-0 Northern Ireland

• Match report: Germany 0-0 Poland

• Match report: Ukraine 0-1 Poland

• Match report: Switzerland 1-1 Poland

• Match report: Poland 1-1 Portugal (aet; Portugal win 5-3 on pens)

7) Iceland =

It was cruel to see such a fine tournament end with a thrashing but Iceland looked shattered from early on against France, their previous heroics evidently knocking the stuffing out of them. In terms of effort they never wilted, even if the approach lacked the same level of effervescence, and it must be unanimously agreed that the tournament has been a resounding success. The players that defeated England will be reminded of it forever – and the experience garnered will no doubt prove crucial if they are to continue progressing so rapidly. We may also see some of their less well-known stars – Ragnar Sigurdsson being one example – move to bigger clubs over the coming weeks.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Kolbeinn Sigthorsson pulls a goal back for Iceland against France. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images

• Match report: Portugal 1-1 Iceland

• Match report: Iceland 1-1 Hungary

• Match report: Iceland 2-1 Austria

• Match report: England 1-2 Iceland

• Match report: France 5-2 Iceland

8) Belgium ▼5

How can a team look so good one minute and so awful the next? Early on against Wales, Belgium were purring. They looked to be carrying on from that very impressive demolition of Hungary but once Radja Nainggolan scored it all fell apart. A patched up defence due to injury and suspension was shown up and Marc Wilmots’ introduction of Marouane Fellaini at half-time was just the latest in a lengthy list of baffling choices by a manager whose ability to stunt the development of a preposterously talented squad is quite a sight to behold.

• Match report: Belgium 0-2 Italy

• Match report: Belgium 3-0 Republic of Ireland

• Match report: Sweden 0-1 Belgium

• Match report: Hungary 0-4 Belgium

• Match report: Wales 3-1 Belgium

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Already eliminated

9) Croatia

10) Switzerland

11) Spain

12) Republic of Ireland

13) Northern Ireland

14) England

15) Hungary

16) Slovakia

17) Turkey

18) Albania

19) Sweden

20) Romania

21) Austria

22) Czech Republic

23) Ukraine

24) Russia

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