UEFA Euro 2016: Most valuable XI

Forward and formation:

Poland will rely on Lewandowski’s goal to go far in the competition

While there are plenty of good forwards playing in Euro 2016, there isn't any better than Poland's Robert Lewandowski, a favourite for the Golden Boot. Blessed with pace, strength and a keen eye for goal, there are few things the centre forward cannot do. And it is not for nothing that he is the most complete centre forward in the world at the moment.

Given the lack of quality centre forwards who are also young, it is unsuprising that the Bayern Munich frontman is valued at 75 million euros.

The side will play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with two central midfielders whose job is to primarily keep things quiet. With three high-quality forwards in front of them, who are blessed with pace, trickery and finishing ability, they don't really have to do a lot more than just find the right ball and recycle possession.

While the defence isn't entirely filled with players playing in their natural positions, they still have the positional awareness and defensive discipline to keep things quiet. And in Manuel Neuer, they have one of the best last line of defence in the world.