Summary

  • 32 European strikers were shortlisted

  • A random draw pitted them head-to-head, for you to ultimately pick your winner

  • Ronaldo beat Henry in final

  • Villa and Rooney out in quarters

  • Mbappe and Shearer knocked out in last 16

  • Kane, Bale and Owen were first-round casualties

  • Get involved via #besteurostriker

  1. How can you vote?published at 16:06 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Vote

    Head over HERE.

    You have until 16:15 BST. The results will be announced around 16:30 BST and we will find out our final two.

  2. Postpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Not long left for you to cast your votes.

    Votes close at 16:15 BST. This lot will be chopped in half.

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  3. Match 2published at 16:01 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Cristiano Ronaldo v Robert Lewandowski.

    Ronaldo is one of the greatest of his generation. But plenty of you are passionate about the 'Ronaldo not being a pure striker' argument.

    So here he is, up against a classic striker in Lewandowski. The Bundesliga top scorer has been smashing it for years. Can he cause a bit of an upset in the semi-finals?

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  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Raymond: Henry versus Del Piero. I would rather go to bed or better still just hibernate! This is cruel.

  5. Need a Euros fix?published at 15:56 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Paul GascoigneImage source, PA Media

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  6. Postpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Ash has got a point. But Lord Bendtner, sadly, was not quite at the same level as Henry, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Del Piero and co.

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  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    fplblueislander: Shame Totti faced Ronaldo so early. He was brilliant to watch and scored sublime goals with unselfish creativity next to Batigol and Montella.

    Ash: Where is Lord Bendtner?

    Just missed out Ash...

  8. How can you vote?published at 15:49 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Vote

    Head over HERE.

    You have until 16:15 BST. The results will be announced around 16:30 BST and we will find out our final two.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Jake Kennedy: BBC #besteurostriker includes Ronaldo but not Messi? Neither are strikers, but if one is the other one definitely is? Seems obvious Ronaldo will win and the result of a best striker poll won't be a striker...

    JAAAAAAAAKE. EUROPEEEEEEAAAAN. Messi is not European.

    However, Ronaldo has played enough times as a striker and scored enough goals to be classed a striker.

  10. How many league goals?published at 15:45 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    When we mention league goals btw - that's goals scored in Europe's top five leagues (Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and La Liga).

    I know how much you lot like to know the specifics. Like the fact this is a vote on strikers who are EUROPEAN.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    In no way was Del Piero better than David Villa.

    Kara in South Wales

  12. Match 1published at 15:41 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    BBC Sport has conquered Italy and Alessandro Del Piero is perhaps a surprise semi-finalist.

    But surely he won't make it past Thierry Henry? Surely?

    You have to scroll down again on their Wikipedia pages to look at their individual honours because they don't fit on one screen. That in itself is an individual honour.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Henry will win because Arsenal fans and online polls.

    Anon

    233 league goals, 50 in the Champions League, four PL Golden Boots, a World Cup medal, a Euros, two PL titles (including the invincible season), three FA Cups, two LA Liga titles, one French title...

    Pretty decent striker too.

  14. Postpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Don't worry Craig, it's the Euros. We believe in our BBC Sport readers to find a way. Football wins, at all costs.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Critical timing error by BBC here, final is past 17:00 when 95% of people following at work will be shutting up shop.. in any case, surely Ronaldo's numbers speak for themselves.

    Craig

  16. Votes open for semi-finalspublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Vote

    The votes are now open for the semi-finals.

    Head over HERE.

    You have until 16:15 BST. The results will be announced around 16:30 BST. Only four left! Who will make the final?

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Come ooonn, you just wanted Henry and Ronaldo final. Pit Ronaldo with Henry in semi and Lewa with Del Peiro.

    Sree

    The draw was competely random, I can assure you Sree.

  18. Postpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    Liam has high standards. Anyone else agree with him?

    I think we would all agree we'd be over the moon to see Robert Lewandowski in the Premier League.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    #besteurostriker or text 81111 (UK only)

    Am I the only one confused to why Robert Lewandowski is marching on? He is a top striker, but arguably playing in barely competitive league and hasn't really ever tested himself.

    Liam in Kingston

  20. Semi-final line uppublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 4 June 2020

    And then there was four. Incredible! Just look at these beauties...

    Here's how they line up in the semi-finals:

    Match 1: Alessandro Del Piero v Thierry Henry

    Match 2: Cristiano Ronaldo v Robert Lewandowski

    .Image source, BBC Sport