Who has earned their place in the best line-up of Russia 2018, which will go down as one of the most entertaining of all time

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  1Antoine Griezmann | FW | France

  Antoine Griezmann didn't have the same impact in open play as he did at Euro 2016 for France, but his phenomenal impact in the knock-outs can't be overlooked. He scored three goals and assisted three times since the group stage.

  The World Cup final saw the Atletico Madrid star create one goal and score from the penalty spot in a first half that where Croatia were superior. He earned a World Cup winners' medal for his efforts.

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  2Eden Hazard | FW | Belgium

  Belgium's best attacker in their joint-best-ever showing at a World Cup, Eden Hazard sparkled with three goals, two assists and an endless number of menacing dribbles.

  The Chelsea forward was already one of the most-wanted players in the world, but the likes of Real Madrid will only be more enamoured with him after these showings in Russia.

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  3Kylian Mbappe | FW | France

  The future of French football, and now beyond any doubt a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the best player in the sport, Kylian Mbappe had a World Cup to savour.

  The newly-crowned World Cup winner was awarded FIFA's award for the best young player in the 2018 finals and was in contention for the best player of the tournament. An unforgettable five weeks for the Paris Saint-Germain forward.

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  4Ivan Perisic | LM | Croatia

  Croatia attacker Ivan Perisic was a symbol of the non-stop work ethic that permeated the Balkan nation's time at the 2018 World Cup.

  His goal and assist in the semi-final win over England were followed by an emphatic goal in the final that levelled the scoreline – at least for a short while – in their defeat to France.

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