Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland

#1 Hit: Bernardo Silva

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Silva was a constant threat for Portugal, looking to create chances aplenty and did precisely that as usual
Silva was a constant threat for Portugal, looking to create chances aplenty and did precisely that as usual

If you've watched him regularly this season, then you'll know that this type of tireless display is now what we expect from the Manchester City midfielder. Tipped to be a future captain in Eastlands, he leads by example with his infectious attitude off-the-ball and equally an eagerness to create chances for teammates when on it.

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Even with Cristiano Ronaldo being his calculating self, the creative maestro did what he does best: orchestrate. He created a game-high five chances, completed six dribbles, two clearances, one tackle and interception as well as setting up Guedes' matchwinner.

This season has seen him embrace more responsibility for club and country and this display typifies exactly why he's an integral figure for both. He's their driving force and although a 34-year-old Ronaldo may always be their talisman, Bernardo is the real star attraction.

Unsurprisingly won the Player of the Tournament accolade to accompany another piece of silverware in his ever-growing collection, he could get used to this.

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