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Real Madrid stars battling Payet in UEFA Player barometer at EURO 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and Alvaro Morata are all running the hosts' talisman close after their impressive showings in France

Real Madrid players have launched a battle to dethrone France’s Dimitri Payet from top lot in the UEFA Player barometer at EURO 2016.

Wales star Gareth Bale has moved up to second place in the official rankings of player performances in France this month after hitting a goal in each of his side’s three group-stage to inspire the Dragons into the knockout stage.

Bale’s performances saw him leapfrog Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, who has now been in the top three for over a week.