There have been some marvellous stories already at this summer's European Championship - and Manchester United players have had their part to play.
One thing that has clearly stood out is the fact that teamwork, character and organisation can go a long way, perhaps a point proven by Erik ten Hag's men upsetting the odds by winning the Emirates FA Cup final against Double-chasing Manchester City at Wembley.
When the stakes are high, the desire of sides like Georgia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania have ensured qualification for each of these nations.
Austria have impressed under our former interim boss Ralf Rangnick, while question marks hang over some of the pre-tournament favourites, who have failed to gel but, crucially, are still in the mix as we reach the knockout stages.