da poker： The curtain has fallen on a fascinating tournament in Germany, and our all-star XI is full of the key men who helped Spain emerge triumphant

da esport bet： After 51 games and 117 goals, the 17th edition of the European Championship has reached its conclusion, with Spain standing on top of the podium as the most successful nation in the tournament's history. La Roja won all seven of their matches en route to their fourth title, with England powerless to halt their run in the final, and this may only be the beginning for Luis de la Fuente's side.

It feels like this Spain squad could now embark on a similar era of dominance to the crop of 2008-2012, who also enjoyed World Cup glory in between their back-to-back successes at the Euros. It was frightening how much better La Roja were than all of their opponents in Germany, and they have the perfect blend of youth and experience moving forward.

Euro 2024 was generally a big let-down in terms of spectacle, with Spain the only side to really give supporters full value for money. A host of their key players have made GOAL's Team of the Tournament as a result, but there were a select few who managed to break up their monopoly…

Getty ImagesGK: Jordan Pickford (England)

Pickford was England's best player at Euro 2024. He made 17 saves in total, including two brilliant stops to keep out Lamine Yamal in the final, and his distribution was almost flawless. The Everton goalkeeper also stepped up to the plate in another penalty shootout as England edged past Switzerland in the quarter-finals, showing the next generation just how important pre-match research on your opponents can be.

An honourable mention must go to Giorgi Mamardashvili, whose 29 saves inspired Georgia to the knockout stage in their first ever Euros appearance, but Pickford provided the foundation for England to reach a second successive final, and deserved to leave Germany with a winners' medal around his neck.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Dani Carvajal (Spain)

Carvajal's trophy cabinet is bursting at the seams now, but Spain's success is unlikely to quench the Real Madrid man's hunger for silverware. The 32-year-old was a rock at the back for De La Fuente's team, and became the oldest player to score for Spain at the Euros with a clever poked finish in the group stage against Croatia.

Spain had to make do without Carvajal in their semi-final against France as he served a suspension, but the diminutive general returned for the final in better shape than ever, and shut down the majority of England's attacks down the left flank. A world-class performer who seems to be ageing line a fine wine.

GettyCB: John Stones (England)

Stones has been the most underrated member of the England squad for several years now, and that theme continued in the early stages of Euro 2024 as tournament debutant Marc Guehi impressed after being drafted in to replace the injured Harry Maguire as his centre-back partner. But the Three Lions would never have made it to another final without Stones, who barely put a foot wrong and set a shining example with his composure and technical quality.

None of the blame for England's final defeat can be laid at his door, either. Stones dominated Alvaro Morata and drove the Three Lions out of defence at every opportunity, but those around him couldn't reach the same standards. It's high time Manchester City's Roll's Royce is given the credit he's due.

GettyCB: Aymeric Laporte (Spain)

Many thought Laporte was cashing in his chips when he left Manchester City to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr last summer, but he's proven his critics wrong over the past four weeks. The 30-year-old rolled back the years in Germany, exuding a sense of calm across the Spanish backline and serving as the main link to the midfield with his exceptional passing.

Laporte's standout display came in La Roja's quarter-final win over the host nation, which included a vital clearance, and Spain generally relied on him to kick-start their build-up play. The former City star is wasted in the Middle East, but might well receive a few offers to return to Europe in the coming weeks.