Fernandes on the double, praises 'electric' winger

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes came off the bench to score twice and help Portugal kick off their Euro 2024 preparation with a 4-2 win over non-qualifiers Finland on June 4.

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Portugal were without captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who is resting before reporting for duty on June 7 ahead of his sixth European Championship, so manager Roberto Martinez fielded a much-changed squad who dominated from the start in Lisbon.

Defender Ruben Dias gave the hosts the lead with a stooping header from a corner in the 17th minute and Diogo Jota extended their advantage from the spot after winger Francisco Conceicao was fouled inside the area in stoppage time before the break.

Fernandes said of Conceicao: "Francisco had a very good game, he is an electric player and without the ball he works a lot. In reacting to the ball being lost, he is very quick and is very well positioned.