Fitting climax to a record-breaking international career that may have ended with the Final.

Carried as much water as usual in France's opener. Seemed happier playing alongside Viera, when he came on for Djorkaeff. Also seems more happy in the French team rather than the Premier League. The same was true against the Czechs.

A talismanic presence, he makes France tick with his tremendous work in the centre of the park. He protects the defence and plays the crucial passes to his attacking colleagues.

He has won the Champions League with both Marseille and Juventus, two French titles, three Italian Serie A titles and one UEFA Super Cup. And, of course, the FA Cup with Chelsea.

Back to his old warhorse best against the Spanish as he shored up the midfield with the aid of an impressive Djorkaeff.

Carried the ball and distributed excellently giving France extra attacking options.