Eder the hero

A final that appeared to be heading for penalties suddenly swung Portugal’s way thanks to Eder’s tremendous strike in the 109th minute at the Stade de France. The bustling centre-forward had come on in the 79th minute for Renato Sanches and his power and strength was too much for France centre-back Laurent Koscielny to handle. One could hardly have chosen a more dramatic match-winner. After enduring a torrid time at Swansea City, Eder owed winning his place in Fernando Santos’ Portugal squad at the finals to his form on loan at Ligue 1 club Lille in the second half of last season. And in May he signed a four-year deal at the same club. What kind of reception will he get on the pitches of France next season?

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