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UEFA Euro 2020 is in full flow, with the group stage about to end soon and the knockouts set to commence.
Some big names have already qualified for the next round, courtesy of the incredible performances from their players. The attacking quality in display has been fascinating to watch, with Euro 2020 boasting some of the best forwards in the game.
Fans will be eagerly awaiting the next round of games, with some of the biggest footballing nations and the best players in the world competing against each other to win the coveted competition.
Let's take a look at the 5 best forwards at Euro 2020 so far:
#5 Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)
Not much was expected from the Czech Republic and Patrik Schick at Euro 2020, but the striker has been a revelation at the tournament so far.
Schick, who enjoyed a fairly good season with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga in the recently concluded season, has emerged as his country's star man. He scored a brace in the Czech Republic's opening game against Scotland, including a wondergoal from the halfway line.
Against Croatia, the 25-year old scored a penalty to help his team qualify for the next round. Schick's country are at the top of their group at the time of writing this, ahead of countries like England and Croatia. More performances like these at Euro 2020 could see bigger clubs take a closer look at Schick.
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#4 Memphis Depay (The Netherlands)
The Netherlands have won all three group games with relative ease to qualify for the next round of Euro 2020.
While praise has been directed at players like Frenkie de Jong, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries, Memphis Depay has once again showcased his qualities. The forward, who is set to join Barcelona after Euro 2020, has led the line for the Oranje with his pace, creativity and wonderful technical abilities on full display.
The 27-year old has scored two goals for the Netherlands at Euro 2020 and Barcelona seem to be getting an excellent player who should do succeed at the Nou Camp.
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#3 Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland)
Xherdan Shaqiri's spell with Liverpool may have stagnated, but for Switzerland, he remains a key player.
Shaqiri, who has barely featured for Liverpool in the last two seasons, started every game for his country at Euro 2020. Switzerland have not been overly impressive and have often struggled, but Shaqiri has shown his class and quality, especially against Turkey.
Shaqiri scored a brace against Senol Gunes' hapless side as Switzerland registered a much-needed win at Euro 2020. The Swiss finished third in their group and their progress to the next round has now been confirmed.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
More is expected from Fernando Santos' Portugal, who slumped to a disappointing 4-2 loss to Joachim Low's Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo is once again the dominant figure for his country. A pretty poor team performance against Hungary was salvaged after a brace from the Juventus superstar and he was arguably Portugal's best attacker against Germany as well.
Ronaldo has scored three goals at Euro 2020 so far and will have to be at his very best as Portugal face France in their final group stage game of Euro 2020. Portugal are in a precarious position right now.
#1 Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
One of the best strikers in world football has arguably been the best forward at Euro 2020 as well.
Romelu Lukaku's Manchester United spell did not go according to plan, but the Belgium international has been sensational at Inter Milan. Lukaku thrived under the management of Antonio Conte, and Belgium have clearly benefitted from his incredible development in Italy.
A complete striker, Lukaku is an intelligent operator who is unstoppable when he gets going. The 28-year old has scored three goals at Euro 2020, and is among the favorites to win the top goalscorer in the competition.
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