Well, that's gone quick.

Already the group stages are done and dusted, the champions are home, and the battle for the Jules Rimet trophy appears wide open.

VAR disputes, Maradona's madness, Southgate's team selection - as usual, debates have raged.

But on the field thus far, we've had one of the best World Cups in living memory.

So for a bit of fun, our panel of 'experts' have selected our best XI from the tournament so far. You'll probably disagree, and if so, feel free to let us know.

Goalkeeper: Robin Olsen ​(Sweden). Not the name you expected? Us neither, but Olsen was rock solid in keeping clean sheets against South Korea and Mexico, and made a string of saves despite his side's last minute loss to Germany.

He may not fit the 'Guardiola' mould of spraying inch perfect 40-yard passes, but is perhaps a timely reminder that occasionally, it serves well to pick a keeper whose brave, commands his area, and you know, saves shots on goal.

Speaking of South Korea, Cho Hyun-woo came close here given his heroic display against Germany in that already famous 2-0 win, and had he not appeared ropey in the two games before that, would arguably have got the nod.

Right back: Kieran Trippier (England). Yes, this is a slightly lazy selection. But given no right backs have really stood out as yet - Trippier's crossing ability wins him a place.

Colombia will attack with greater pace than the two sides Trippier has started against so far, but if he can keep his composure while continuing to supply Kane and co from out wide, he will be key to England's hopes of.....we'll leave it there.

Centre back: Diego Godin (Uruguay). Uruguay are the only country not to concede yet in the World Cup - and here's the reason why.

Tough and uncompromising, Godin's old school style has served well, barely putting a foot wrong so far. Perhaps wise Ronaldo checks the protective padding on his shinpads before Portugal play Uruguay in the last 16.

Centre back: John Stones (England). A classy centre back fulfilling his potential? Or the fortuitous benefactor of England opening with two games against mediocre sides?

Stones always divides debate, but regardless, he's looked top notch so far and his distribution from defence has been accurate and purposeful. Throw in his two goals against Panama, one a superbly planted header, and he's in.

Left back: Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland). No, we hadn't heard of him pre-tournament either.

But has surged forward with threat, especially in his side's comeback win over Serbia.

Speaking of Serbia, Aleksandar Kolarov was in pole position here before his poor error against Brazil.

Right midfield: Eden Hazard (Belgium). If Hazard has a move to Real Madrid on his mind this summer, he's going the right way about it.

Roaming about, scoring, close control and ample skill - he's been everything we've come to expect when watching him in the Premier League.

He'll be much more tightly marked from now on in - and if a team is to stop Belgium, so he should be.

Centre midfield: Luka Modric (Croatia). Rarely has a player oozed such class with such little fuss.

Modric is relishing being the main man in Croatia's midfield, and his range of passing and class has been evident in his side winning all three group games. If they are going to seriously challenge in this World Cup, and their form suggests their capable of doing just that, Croatia need Modric to remain fully fit. Or they can forget it.

Centre midfield: Christian Eriksen (Denmark). If Modric is key to Croatia, Eriksen is beyond important to Denmark.

Revelled in the extra space as the Danes counter attacked against Peru, and scored a sublime opener in the 1-1 draw with Australia. Despite qualifying unbeaten, Denmark as a team are yet to convince. Eriksen as an individual though, definitely has.

Left midfield: Philippe Coutinho (Brazil). Neymar has been the poster boy, Coutinho has been the performer.

A trademark stunner against Switzerland, a vital late goal against Costa Rica, and a sublime assist to unlock Serbia. Wondered why Barcelona invested so heavily last January? Wonder no more.

Striker: Christiano Ronaldo (Portugal). By striker of course, we mean roaming about where ever he chooses.

The penalty miss against Iran has blotted his tournament copy book slightly, but that hat trick against Spain was what Ronaldo is all about, seizing the moment when the presuure was at its greatest.

Arrogant? Check. Theatrical? Check. Self-obsessed? Check.

One of the greates footballers to have graced the game? Check.

Like him or loathe him, he's in.

Striker: Harry Kane (England). Yes, we strongly considered Romelu Lukaku. But playing him alongside Kane, or instead of him, wasn't quite feasible.

Five goals in two games, a hat trick to his name, leading scorer in the World Cup and all while handling the pressure of captaining England amidst a hyperbole of 'football's coming home' euphoria.

He's leading our line, just hope Ronaldo passes to him.