Arsenal boss Wenger tips Chelsea star Ballack to be crowned king of Euro 2008

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Michael Ballack will be crowned Player of Tournament at Euro 2008.

For the first time, fans will have their say on which Euro stars should be included on the Castrol UEFA EURO 2008 Player of the Tournament shortlist. And Wenger is backing Chelsea's Germany captain to lift the award.

The Gunners boss said: 'So far Michael Ballack is the most influential player in his team.

'I like the simplicity and efficiency of his game and the fact that he works very hard for his team.

'He makes final balls, good passes, he makes the difference in midfield when it's needed and when you need him to score a header, he's there as well. So you can't fault him.

Lucky for some: Germany captain Michael Ballack celebrates his goal against Portugal

'I'm happy for him, because he didn't always get the respect he deserved when he played in Germany. He leads now. He was quiet for a long time.

'I felt too quiet. He was leading by example but not with his communication. It looks like in this tournament he is leading by both."

Supporters will be given the chance to nominate three players to be put forward alongside three choices from the UEFA Technical Study Group (TSG). The TSG will then make their selection based on this final list of six.

Voting will take place at throughout the tournament and the final winner will be announced after the Final which takes place on the June 29.