Euro 2012 Team of the Week

Each week, Goal.com selects the standout performers from Europe's top leagues, honouring the best players eligible for Euro 2012. Chelsea keeper Cech was lucky not to be sent off early in the second half when the Blues were 2-0 up against Tottenham in the FA Cup on Sunday, but it was otherwise a positive display. Against Barcelona in midweek, however, the Czech Republic international showed all his qualities and played a crucial role in giving his side a vital first-leg advantage in the Champions League semi-finals.Piszczek features in our best XI for a third time after his Man-of-the-Match performance against Schalke last weekend. The Polish full-back cancelled out the hosts' equaliser with a long-range strike and was a threat on the right flank throughout the encounter.England international Cahill came on as a second-half substitute in the FA Cup victory over Tottenham, but he still made his presence felt as he brought much stability to the rearguard. Against Barcelona in midweek, he blocked Lionel Messi's shots twice and also denied Alexis Sanchez with a crucial challenge to help Chelsea win the first leg.Rajnoch is the second Czech player on the list after he proved his scoring ability in Sivasspor's 4-0 thrashing of Bursaspor in the Turkish Premier League, picking up a double.Chelsea left-back Cole completes our back line after turning in an impressive display in the club's victory against Barcelona. The 31-year-old was rock solid in defence and helped keep a clean sheet by clearing Cesc Fabregas' strike off the line.Ribery made an immediate impression when he came on as a substitute in the goalless draw against Mainz as he added pace and quality to his side's attack. The Frenchman would do even better against Real Madrid in midweek, scoring a goal and forcing Los Blancos' defence to stay alert throughout the 90 minutes.Just like his Bayern team-mate, Kroos got off the bench against Mainz, and he almost snatched a late winner but his effort was denied by the goalkeeper. He was in impressive form against Madrid on Tuesday, demonstrating his passing qualities to help the club take the lead in the continental tie.Denmark international Eriksen makes his first entry into our Best XI following Ajax's 3-1 victory against De Graafschap, in which the midfielder rounded off a good display with a goal.Chelsea winger Mata scored his side's controversial goal against Tottenham at the weekend before assisting Ramires. In midweek, he was rather more subdued on the right flank, an unfamiliar position for him, in the Champions League victory over Barcelona.De Jong showed in Twente's 2-2 draw against NAC Breda just why he must be taken into consideration by Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk for Euro 2012, scoring both of his team's goals to take his impressive Eredivisie tally to 23 this term.Manchester United star Rooney has been in outstanding form of late, and he was the Man of the Match in the club's 4-0 victory against Aston Villa, netting two goals as the Red Devils remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League standings.