Payet scored the late winner against Romania in the opening match of Euro 2016 and following last night’s goal, France coach Deschamps said: “Payet has become more consistent. He’s always had ability and a lot of confidence. Now, in one-on-one situations and challenges, he’s always up for the fight.”
Second time man-of-the-match Payet said: “It felt special to me to come back here. Scoring a goal at the stadium where I used to play my club football was very emotional.”
Deschamps added: “It is not really surprising to me as even during the preparation games it was similar. It shows that our guys give everything until the end.”