Portugal coach hails Fernandes, Bernardo and Neto as ready for Chelsea - Martinez praises trio

Martinez pointed out that Fernandes was not receiving the recognition he deserved from many in the industry, but also had high praise for his other standout players.

“Pedro Neto is at Chelsea and ready for the highest level," Martinez said at his post-match press conference. 

"He is an incredible player, a disruptor.

"Bernardo Silva can play anywhere, he doesn’t have a fixed position. In the European Championship, he sometimes played more in midfield and other times more on the wing.

"Sometimes I feel we speak a lot about the squad lists and the players that get left out. And I think because of that we are missing out on enjoying players like Bernardo Silva, like Bruno Fernandes, who are incredible in the way they play for the national team with that heart and that composure and these are moments to treasure."