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So after 12 days the group stages have come to an end, remarkably all of Readings past and present players have emerged from the group stage and are all in the knockout part of the tournament.
We have had a mix of excellent performances, cameos and a few bench warmers however we have had at least one player play for every team in the group stages.
It’s good to see that Eamonn Dolans legacy is fittingly rewarded with a number of his starlets showing the Euro stage what they can do. Hopefully this is the start of something good for the Academy and a legacy that has a good future.
So this is our last full programme of players as some will be on the way home after this round, so without further waffling.
Ryan Bertrand
He's had mixed reviews so far for his efforts against Slovakia....
If Roy asks you If you fancy a game again - say you're busy lads. @JackWilshere @ryanbertrand3 @JHenderson #ENGSLO
— Adam Fowler (@Fowler_92) June 20, 2016
That sinking feeling...
Ryan Bertrand should've brought armbands to the game tonight, was so so so far out of his depth. #ArmbandsforBertrand #euro2016 #eng
— Chris Williams (@chrisjw27) June 20, 2016
There's getting the ball then there's UFC.....
Video: Peter Pekarik in bloody mess after being caught by Ryan Bertrand: https://t.co/I0b8TOampC https://t.co/TWHEQgrXEm
— CHELSEA EPL (@ChelseaEPL) June 20, 2016
Nah he ain't that bad!
I didn't think there could be an English footballer worse than Raheem Sterling, then Ryan Bertrand comes into the side #EURO2016
— Mr Gwil_I_Am (@Gwil_I_Am_2015) June 20, 2016
Chris Baird
Distinctly quiet for Chris this time around
However it's always good to have home town support!
Our Lady of Lourdes spelling out support for NI's Chris Baird!... https://t.co/hlE3HnW5ac
— B'Money&Moyle Times (@BMoney_Times) June 16, 2016
Simon Church
Has a player ever been so maligned?
However there are good points to be made
Remember, this day 20/06/2016, this man Simon Church and Wales topped Group B, in the #EURO2016 #SVKENG #RUSWAL pic.twitter.com/PXiDPp8bFX
— Lewis Mulcahy (@LewisMulcahy) June 20, 2016
Some are quiet scary thoughts...
Simon Church appearing in the Euros gives me renewed hope of achieving my goal to be Olympic rhythmic gymnastics champion
— James (@Jamesyboy78) June 20, 2016
Doesn't bode well for Russia
Simon Church on the pitch for Bale. Expect @charlottechurch could come on and get a hatrick too! #WAL #WALRUS
— Robat Idris (@RobatIdris) June 20, 2016
Chris Gunter
It seems that Chris is starting to become a Welsh Hero!
Can we have a moratorium on the last few people who still use social media to say Chris Gunter should not be in the #Wal team?
— Gareth Taylor (@gtaylor731) June 20, 2016
However there are some times when you just have to say "well done"
For #WAL Chris Gunter will become only the 9th player in Welsh history to win 70 caps so props to him
— Alex Stewart (@AFHStewart) June 20, 2016
Which ever way you look at it, this is impressive!
@Chrisgunter16 has started every international match for the last three years. Bit of an unsung hero if you ask me @FAWales #EURO2016 #WAL
— Emily Smith (@EmilySmithx23) June 19, 2016
Chin up lads!
@Rob_Dowling These #Wal fans, including @superfurry, respond to the chin-up gesture by @Chrisgunter16 #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/V9Z9fhdi6F
— Max Evans (@macksevans) June 19, 2016
However we are still English.....
Chris Gunter doing his ostrich impression as Sturridge celebrates #readingfc #ENGWAL pic.twitter.com/2WNwnu6VM3
— Peter West (@peterfwest) June 17, 2016
Hal Robson Kanu
Seem HRK seems to be getting a cult following..
I for one would love to see this
I can just imagine it now, we get through to the final to play France and up pops @RobsonKanu with a bicycle kick from 80 yards #PleaseGod
— Richard James Davies (@Richardavies_) June 20, 2016
Who needs Vardy......?
What #Eng wouldn't give for a finisher like Hal Robson Kanu #ENGSLO #backtothedrawingboard #secondplace
— Martin Buckley (@Martin10Buckley) June 20, 2016
Yeah ok you gotta point
@England @FAWales there's only one @RobsonKanu #TogetherStronger #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/3sCeJcu46X
— Geraint Cryer (@G_cryer) June 20, 2016
Some people just don't learn
If Hal Robson kanu scores tonight I will 100% have his name tattooed on me and name my first kid Hal
— Aaron Carter (@aaroncarter39) June 20, 2016
Shane Long
Is it me or is anyone else getting sick of this song?
Irish fans lost it when 'Shane Long's on Fire' came on in a Bordeaux nightclub https://t.co/4K7wTmYE3K pic.twitter.com/8Xh9y4K5HP
— DailyEdge (@dailyedge) June 20, 2016
Really can imagine him in Game of Thrones!
Scenes from Lille as Shane Long takes on the Italian defence #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/ZV5SijPREV
— Paul Moore (@ElChiefMoore) June 20, 2016
I mean yeah seriously....not given?
Shane Long was dead pic.twitter.com/YOKpkAVYki
— sikişkenkurbağa31 (@aduketciremziye) June 20, 2016
They will regret it when Hound turns up!
Just had a look at that controversial Shane Long penalty incident from yesterday. Looks worse from this angle. pic.twitter.com/3PZnrPG5gS
— Taffin (@CalvLyfeson) June 19, 2016
Oliver Norwood
Oli doing what Oli does..
What a ball from Oliver Norwood, what a header from Gareth McAuley... 2 top lads making history for @NorthernIreland https://t.co/GdMaIztvaA
— Steven Beacom (@StevenBeacom5) June 17, 2016
For those that don't speak Spanish, Oli saying "ref, mate, it's a bit of rain"
Y el jugador de N. Ireland @Norwoodinho (Oliver Norwood) diciéndole al arbitro a ver porqué suspende el partido pic.twitter.com/O0gYQEnF8Z
— David Rua (@vizoath75) June 16, 2016
So £3m extra put on is transfer fee?
Since the start of #EURO2016 qualifying, no #NIR player has more competitive assists than Oliver Norwood (5). pic.twitter.com/vph8ys9nrc
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 16, 2016
Stephen Quinn
Well he's getting to see a lot of France....
EUROS | Quinny and #IRL dramatically booked a last 16 place yesterday with a win over #ITA https://t.co/qjOQpFFIX4 pic.twitter.com/Z4VbxfJHpK
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) June 23, 2016
made me chuckle......
https://t.co/InZQwmFFBS I've never seen a real live leprechaun before #Quinn Well done guys #ROIvITA #IREvITA #EURO2016
— Jacky Mcleod (@Thistl3fire) June 22, 2016
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Top picture, incredible
How tiny Iceland reached Europe's pinnacle: https://t.co/0TODfcPyVI #ISL #AUTISL pic.twitter.com/HHLgT28uQf
— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) June 22, 2016
Anyone wanna go £20? Dead cert
I can already see Joe Hart flapping in a Gylfi Sigurdsson 25 yarder in the 90th minute on Monday night
— Paul (@foreverwinning_) June 22, 2016