But sometimes emotion takes over, and despite being bored in large periods of that match, I’m going to dedicate this post (for what it’s worth) to Slaven Bilic and Croatia – a team who lit up this tournament in patches, and who deserve to be remembered fondly! 

Were the Turks lucky? Did the referee allow extra time to go on too long – I’m not sure, but they should take great credit in that victory, their threadbare side hanging on before snatching that magnificent late equaliser. Rustu, despite his error in conceding that goal, made up for it with a great penalty save, and the whole side working their socks off. 

But come on now – he’s been our favourite manager throughout the tournament, he plays in a top (ish) Croatia rock band – and well… Slaven is glorious! (as is his mother-in-law so we hear) We will miss you sir, and your excellent side who have worked hard – and show how they put England out so easily.

Go and have a look at the full stats over on the CPI - And long live Turkey - who have performed well above themselves.