Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud or Cristiano Ronaldo? Euro 2016 Golden Boot race

By Simeon Gholam

Image: Antoine Griezmann is now the overwhelming favourite to win the Golden Boot

With Antoine Griezmann leading the way, we take a look at the remaining contenders for the Euro 2016 Golden Boot...

We're down to the final as France prepare to face Portugal on Sunday, and it will take a monumental effort to overhaul the current leading scorer, French forward Griezmann.

But there are still several players in the running, so here is a look at the contenders according to Sky Bet's odds...

Antoine Griezmann (France, 6 goals, 2 assists) - 1/500 with Sky Bet

Image: Griezmann celebrates scoring against Albania

Griezmann failed to score in France's first match against Romania, but came off the bench to net the late opener against Albania in their second game. He then added two more in their last-16 encounter with Republic of Ireland as Didier Deschamps' side came from behind to win 2-1.

The Atletico Madrid striker then scored one and created two as France thumped Iceland 5-2 in the quarter-final, before starring with two goals in France's semi-final win over Germany.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 3 goals, 3 assists) - 50/1 with Sky Bet

Image: Cristiano Ronaldo has guided Portugal to the final

At one point it looked like Portugal wouldn't even make it out of the group stage, but Ronaldo and Co managed to make it to the semi-finals without winning a game inside 90 minutes.

They then dispatched Wales 2-0 to reach Sunday's showpiece, with Ronaldo scoring one and setting up another to keep himself in contention for the Golden Boot.

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Ronaldo has played more minutes and provided more assists than Griezmann, so if he hits a hat-trick and the Frenchman fails to add to either tally, the Portugal forward will win the Golden Boot.

Olivier Giroud (France, 3 goals, 2 assists) - 100/1 with Sky Bet

Image: Giroud is third favourite for the Golden Boot

Giroud netted twice against Iceland in the quarter-final - his first goals since the tournament opener - and grabbed an assist at the Stade de France too.

But he failed to find the net as Griezmann scored twice in France's semi-final win over Germany, leaving himself a mountain to climb if he's to claim the top scorer prize. 

Odds correct as of 23:00 BST on Thursday, July 7. If two players finish level on goals, the Golden Boot is decided by a) assists, then b) fewest minutes played
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