Man United's £72m star joins Manuel Neuer in the WORST team of the Euros group stage, according to Sofascore ratings... and surprise Chelsea defender is with Kylian Mbappe and Toni Kroos in the best XI!

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After the thrills and spills of the Euro 2024 group stage, it's a pertinent time to reflect ahead of the business end of the tournament. 

Which players impressed in their opening three fixtures and who will want to avert their eyes from the Worst XI?

The stats boffins at Sofascore have dug into the data and put together the best and worst performers based on an algorithm so there's no subjectivity here. 

Some big names make the Worst XI side, with German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer continuing his shaky pre-tournament form on the big stage despite the hosts cruising through to the knockout stages as group winners. 

And he wasn't the only major casualty of the group stage, with Manchester United's £72million man Rasmus Hojlund struggling for Denmark. 

Manuel Neuer features in the Worst XI of the group stage despite Germany progressing

Denmark and Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund (top) is yet to score 

The striker is yet to get off the mark and his rating of 6.47 out of 10 is joint fourth lowest in the competition. 

He'll be out to boost that back up in the knockout game against Germany on Saturday. 

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Another Premier League player joins Hojlund in the Worst XI, with Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez rated 6.57 across the first three games for Hungary, who crashed out despite beating Scotland in their final match. 

He's alongside team-mate Attila Fiola at the back, who partners Robin Hranac of Czechia. 

The Scots are also represented at full-back in the shape of Celtic's Anthony Ralston - who has the joint-lowest rating at 6.33 and in midfield Italy's David Frattesi is perhaps a surprise inclusion. 

He is joined in the middle by Silvan Widmer of Switzerland and Poland's Przemysław Frankowski. 

Albania's Jasir Asani and Slovenia's Jan Mlakar are on the wings either side of Hojlund. 

Scotland's Anthony Ralston (right) is another unfortunate inclusion in the Worst XI

Kylian Mbappe makes the best team despite missing a large chunk of game time 

Sofascore's Worst XI of the group stage is put together by an algorithm 

On a more positive note, the Best XI of the group stage features some of the world's best talents and there are even a couple of surprise inclusions. 

Of course, Kylian Mbappe leads the line, having provided a constant threat for France despite missing the second game against the Netherlands after breaking his nose in the opening win. 

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Cody Gakpo featured in that game and the Liverpool man's score of 7.83 is enough to see him take the left wing spot. 

Kevin De Bruyne has been Belgium's main man and slots in in attacking midfield alongside fellow Manchester City star Bernardo Silva. 

The highest rated player of the tournament so far comes from Spain and is one few would have predicted before a ball was kicked. 

Fabian Ruiz has been excellent for La Roja, who have won every game so far and the PSG all-rounder's score of 8.60 smashes everyone else. 

He partners Toni Kroos in the engine room and the German is performing superbly on what is his last tournament before retirement. 

There are some surprises at the back, including Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, rated 7.95. 

He's never quite nailed down the shirt for the Blues but reminded everyone of his quality on the big stage so far and will be key for the side on the tough half of the draw. 

Fabian Ruiz is the highest rated player in the competition so far after starring for Spain 

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (left) and retiring Germany star Toni Kroos (right) have been included in the Best XI 

Marc Cucurella (right) has been another standout and is performing well for La Roja 

Fabian Ruiz is the best-rated player in the Best XI after the first three games for his side

At centre-back, Slovenia's Jaka Bijol takes his place after holding England to a 0-0 in the final group game and lines up with Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni.

There's another veteran German in the side at right-back in Joshua Kimmich but a surprise in goal with Georgia's stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili. 

The Valencia goalkeeper kept a clean sheet against Portugal in the final group game, making some incredible saves along the way and picks up a rating of 8.17.