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We have reached the business end of Euro 2020, with Italy set to face Spain and England to play Denmark in the semi-finals.
It has been a scintillating tournament, with many exciting matches. The quarter-finals were enticing as teams produced some excellent performances. So it would be fair to say that the four aforementioned teams deserved to reach the last four at Euro 2020.
There have been some top individual performances at Euro 2020. Unfortunately, one of the best players in the tournament, Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola, will no longer take part in Euro 2020 due to a serious injury.
On that note, let's have a look at the five best players in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.
#5 Pedri (Spain)
Luis Enrique's Spain have had their struggles at Euro 2020, but have done well to reach the semi-final of the tournament.
Pedri has arguably been their best player so far at Euro 2020. Enrique's decision to start the 18-year-old ahead of the likes of Thiago Alcantara and Fabian Ruiz has paid dividends. Pedri has dominated the midfield for his country in every game and has impressed with his excellent passing ability.
Pedri has started every game at Euro 2020 for Spain and is likely to start against Italy in the semi-final. The Barcelona star has been the best young player at the tournament, by a comfortable margin.
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#4 Giorgio Chiellini (Italy)
Roberto Mancini's Italy have been phenomenal to watch at Euro 2020, with their vibrant attacking play once again in display against Belgium in the quarter-final.
They beat Belgium 2-1, with the likes of Lorenzo Insigne and Jorginho particularly impressive. However, Giorgio Chiellini once again showed why he was regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world during his prime, turning back the clock in a classic defensive masterclass.
The 36-year-old does not complicate the art of defending. Belgium were unable to penetrate the Italian wall, thanks to the presence of their veteran captain. Chiellini still has a lot to offer at the highest level if performances like the one against Belgium are anything to go by.
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#3 Joakim Maehle (Denmark)
Joakim Maehle has been sensational at Euro 2020, so it would not be surprising to see the wing-back receive the Player of the Tournament award.
Denmark endured a difficult start to their Euro 2020 campaign, but have bounced back in impressive fashion and will now play England in the semi-final. Much of their success so far has been down to the form of Maehle, the Atalanta star, who has played as the left wing-back for Denmark at Euro 2020.
The 24-year-old was full of energy against the Czech Republic in the quarter-final, and produced what surely has to be the assist of the tournament for Kasper Dolberg. Atalanta players are enjoying a good Euro 2020, with Maehle leading the pack.
#2 Luke Shaw (England)
Luke Shaw is arguably the best left-back in the world right now. It would probably have been a controversial statement to make six months ago, but not so now.
Shaw arrived at Euro 2020 on the back of a very good season with Manchester United, and he has carried that form onto the international stage. He was one of England's best players against Ukraine, providing two assists in the 4-0 win.
The 25-year-old has not always had things this easy, but he finally seems to be realising his undoubted potential. Highly rated as a youngster during his days with Southampton, Shaw is a key asset now for both club and country.
#1 Harry Kane (England)
There were calls to drop Harry Kane from the England first XI after poor performances in the group stage of Euro 2020.
Kane has bounced back in emphatic fashion, though. After scoring a goal in the Round of 16 against Germany, he netted a brace against Ukraine in the quarter-final in Rome. The 27-year old is now in the race for the top goalscorer award at Euro 2020, something that looked unlikely during the group stage.
The Tottenham Hotspur star's future is up in the air, though. Kane wants to leave Spurs, as per rumours in this regard. But his displays for England at Euro 2020 could see his transfer price soar. Manchester City reportedly have had a bid for Harry Kane rejected by Tottenham Hotspur.
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