Monaco's Bernardo Silva was deserved of a European Championship winner's medal and is a strong candidate to win player of the tournament. The 20-year-old simply lit up the competition with his natural ability to go past defenders, find open space and create opportunities for his teammates. His effortless, care-free and imaginative performances were a pleasure to watch. According to the attacker, he prizes his game on Portugal's Rui Costa and if the legend had been watching him against Germany in the semi-final he would have been proud. Silva, who played just behind the striker was sublime against the Germans and grabbed a goal after 25 minutes and provided his side with countless opportunities.
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
