![]() ![]() Luka Modrić (Croatia) The diminutive playmaker, who had just sealed a move from Dinamo Zagreb to Tottenham, illuminated the finals with skilful runs and shrewd passes, and scored the tournament's opening goal against Austria. Luka Modrić was the key component of an eye-catching Croatia side at UEFA EURO 2008 ©Getty Images MIDFIELDERS The 2010 World Cup winner, who scooped 69 caps, was a Sevilla youth-team graduate but spent most of his career at Valencia, claiming a UEFA Cup and two Liga titles. Went on to set a world record of 50 international matches unbeaten before losing his spot to Gerard Piqué. Dovetailed perfectly with Puyol in the centre of defence, often man-marking the opposition's main striker while his partner mopped up around him. Honours at Barcelona included three UEFA Champions League triumphs and six Liga titles.Ĭarlos Marchena (Spain) A 1999 Under-20 World Cup winner alongside Casillas and Xavi Hernández, Marchena joined them in this triumphant campaign. The shaggy-haired centre-back, who won 100 caps, was a one-club man. Here he featured in five of Spain's six matches, helping Luis Aragonés' men keep clean sheets in their last three games – against Italy, Russia and Germany. Philipp Lahm’s late winner sent Germany to the UEFA EURO 2008 final ©Getty ImagesĬarles Puyol (Spain) The sleek Spain side that followed up victory at UEFA EURO 2008 by clinching the 2010 World Cup had a steely element, epitomised by the rugged Puyol. ![]()
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