The media have been trying to ram down our throats that he has been player of the tournament. He's a very average footballer, but has great pace and good movement. Every game has illustrated his inconsistent ball control and penchant for running down blind alleys. However it doesn't suit the narrative, as he has had moments in games that have skewed his overall performances beyond all proportion. Poor in the final and clearly didn't fancy a penalty, despite Gareth taking the flack for it. His tournament could have been remembered (or forgotten) for his general clumsiness and scruffy technique, not to mention his assist for Thomas Muller and the sitter he missed against Denmark.