The exceptional football on show at Euro 2000 has seen new stars emerge amid the famous names as the countries who contested the European title prepare for the start of World Cup qualifying matches in the autumn.
Here is our rating of the top fifty players in Europe after Euro 2000 and their current transfer value.
There are several notable exceptions to the list. . . . more . . .
The current France team sealed their place in football history last night with their miraculous come back against Italy in Rotterdam and as their fans celebrate their achievement has to be recognised as a landmark in the modern game. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona want to sign Italy goalkeeper Francesco Toldo and have offered Fiorentina Dutch star Boudewijn Zenden in a swap deal. . . . more . . .
New European champions will be found tonight in Rotterdam as Euro 2000 ends its three glorious weeks with the meeting of the two best defences in the competition. . . . more . . .
France meet Italy in tomorrow's Euro 2000 final in Rotterdam after their late penalty winner against Portugal on Wednesday night and 13 of their squad of 22 players has either played in Italy or is set to move there next season. . . . more . . .
After knocking out the co hosts while playing with ten men, Italy move forward to the Euro 2000 final against France with controversy amid the critics and fans over their 'Bunker' style of defence. . . . more . . .