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Stephan inspired by the greatest win of career

- BY NEIL McLEMAN

QPR boss Julien Stephan will keep the memory of his French Cup triumph over Thomas Tuchel's Paris-St Germain in his head and heart forever.

But now the Frenchman is on a “new adventure” - trying to win an FA Cup tie for the jinxed Rs at West Ham.

Stephan’s Rennes team, which included Ismaila Sarr and Hatem Ben Arfa, came from two goals down in the 2019 final to beat a PSG side containing Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria on penalties.

“It is a long, long time ago,’ said the Rangers boss, 45.

“I was probably fresher and younger than now! I will have the memory of that win in my head all my life.

“It was a fantastic moment because it was my first title and the only one for the moment in my career.

“It is very difficult to win titles in your career. We won it once. It was amazing.