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Best goal? Best player? Best moment? Your Euro 2016 vote results revealed!

Zoltan Gera of Hungary celebrates
Image: Zoltan Gera features in our list of Euro 2016 winners as chosen Sky Sports readers

Best goal? Best player? Best moment? We reveal the winners of all three Euro 2016 votes as decided by Sky Sports readers.

Portugal came out on top at the Stade de France on Sunday evening, beating hosts and tournament favorites France 1-0 to lift the Henri Delaunay trophy.

There were also outstanding contributions from unlikely nations who captured the attentions of the footballing world, including Wales, who made it to the semi-finals, and Iceland, who introduced us to the 'volcano clap' and knocked out England.

But just who came out on top in our three votes? Well, it might not be who you think as the Sky Sports readers champion the underdog. Read on to find out...

Best goal - Zoltan Gera v Portugal

LYON, FRANCE - JUNE 22:  Zoltan Gera of Hungary scores the opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Stade des L
Image: Gera scores the goal that was voted the best of Euro 2016

In one of the most thrilling games of Euro 2016, it was Gera's opening strike of a 3-3 draw with eventual champions Portugal that the Sky Sports readers voted as the goal of the tournament. 

A whopping 122k readers catapulted the Hungary midfielder to an unlikely first place finish after a brilliant 25-yard volley. The goal also saw the former Fulham and West Brom man become the second-oldest goalscorer and the oldest goalscorer from open play at a European Championship at 37 years and 62 days.

Best goal of Euro 2016 vote results

Position Player and opponent No. of votes
1. Zoltan Gera v Portugal 122k
2. Xherdan Shaqiri v Poland 29k
3. Hal Robson-Kanu v Belgium 19k
4. Dimitri Payet v Romania 10k
5. Radja Nainggolan v Wales 8.6k
6. Cristiano Ronaldo v Hungary 6.7k
7. Luka Modric v Turkey 6.1k
8. Antoine Griezmann v Iceland 4.5k
9. Marek Hamsik v Russia 4.3k
10. Eder v Sweden 2.5k

Gera beat out Xherdan Shaqiri, who came in second place with 29k votes for his stunning overhead kick against Poland. Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu's goal against Belgium came third with 19k.

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Best player - Kolbeinn Sigthorsson (Iceland)

Kolbeinn Sigthorsson
Image: Kolbeinn Sigthorsson of Iceland was the best player at Euro 2016, say Sky Sports readers

Iceland were the smallest country to appear at Euro 2016 and surprised everyone with a quarter-final finish - but Kolbeinn Sigthorsson has gone all the way to win the best player crown, courtesy of the Sky Sports readers. 

The Nantes striker picked up 34k votes. Was it the Icelandic population backing their man or other fans who appreciated his winning goal against England in the last-16 stage? He also added another goal against France in the quarter-finals to write his name into Icelandic football folklore. 

Best player at Euro 2016 vote results

Position Player and country No. of votes
1. Kolbeinn Sigthorsson (Iceland) 34k
2. Antoine Griezmann (France) 21k
3. Aaron Ramsey (Wales) 9.7k
4. Dimitri Payet (France) 9.1k
5. Gareth Bale (Wales) 5.7k
6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 4.2k
7. Leonardo Bounucci (Italy) 3.6k
8. Renato Sanches (Portugal) 3.4k
9. Toni Kroos (Germany) 2.7k
10. Eden Hazard (Belgium) 1.9k

The next four spots are shared equally among France and Wales - with Antoine Griezmann (21k), Aaron Ramsey (9.7k), Dimitri Payet (9.1k) and Gareth Bale (5.7k) lining up behind Sigthorsson.

There are also two Euro 2016 champions in the top 10, with Cristiano Ronaldo coming in sixth with 4.2k votes and impressive youngster Renato Sanches making eighth spot with 3.4k votes. 

Best moment - Hal Robson-Kanu's wonder goal against Belgium

Wales' Hal Robson-Kanu celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Euro 2016, quarter final match at the Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lil
Image: Hal Robson-Kanu's goal against Belgium was voted as the best moment of Euro 2016

A moment that will live long in the memory of every Wales fan, it was Hal Robson-Kanu's delightful Cruyff turn and finish that saw the Dragons go ahead against Belgium in their quarter-final tie and 20k readers voted it as the best moment of Euro 2016.

Best moment of Euro 2016 vote results

Position Moment No. of up-votes No. of down-votes
1. Hal Robson-Kanu's wonder goal 20k 4.7k
2. Iceland fans' volcano celebration 19k 4.2k
3. Xherdan Shaqiri's moment of magic 16k 4.1k
4. Iceland commentator goes nuts 13k 7k
5. 'Will Grigg's on fire' 12k 7.6k
6. Steve McClaren freezes on air 12k 7.8k
7. Payet's last-minute goal for France 10k 7.5k
8. Roy Keane's tears 9.8k 8.5k
9. Simone Zaza's penalty run-up 9.1k 8.5k
10. Antonio Conte goes crazy 6.7k 9.4k
11, Joachim Low's trouser antics 6.5k 9.9k
12. Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss 5k 11k

The performance epitomised the determination and team spirit that Chris Coleman's men showed throughout the tournament as they came from behind and beat the highest ranked side at Euro 2016, with Ashley Williams and Sam Vokes also adding goals during the 3-1 win.

Iceland also feature twice in the top four, with their volcano clap coming in second with 19k votes and the reaction of commentator Gudmundur Benediktsson to the country's last minute win over Austria featuring in fourth spot after attracting 13k votes.

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Steve McClaren gives his stunned response to England conceding a second goal to Iceland

The catchy 'Will Grigg's on fire' chant - voted for 12k times by Sky Sports users - rounded off the five most popular moments. It was sung by both Northern Ireland and Poland fans before their Group C clash in Nice.

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