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World Cup 2018: The tournament's best 11

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On the eve of Sunday's World Cup final between France and Croatia, Reuters Sports writers have chosen their team of the tournament:

Hugo Lloris (France)
* Understated and underrated for both club and country, goalkeeper Lloris's skills finally got the attention they deserved at this World Cup. Diving saves at key moments against Uruguay in the quarters and Belgium in the semi-final were crucial in France's march to the final.
Sime Vrsaljko (Croatia)
* Vrsaljko is the epitome of a modern fullback in that he operates not just by defending the right flank but also as a proto-right winger as well as in midfield. With Luka Modric playing not far in front of his defence, Vrsaljko has pushed forward and filled in space in the middle of the pitch.

Harry Maguire (England)
* Unknown outside England before this tournament, Maguire quickly had fans scrambling to find out more about the 25-year old Leicester defender. Solid in defence and always a threat at set pieces, Maguire was the epitome of the new England.
Diego Godin (Uruguay)
* Godin's performances in this World Cup belied all the old chestnuts about violent Uruguayan defenders. Godin committed just five fouls in his five matches,...

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