Helder Costa’s ‘dream debut’ for the Portuguese national team is all over the local media on Monday.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers star got his first cap for his country in the friendly against Scotland on Sunday, and managed to score a goal in the 3-1 win.
“I’m very happy to be part of the team,” Costa told local outlets after the game (via O Jogo). “I am very happy for the goal, but more importantly, the team made a good game and got the victory.”
The attacker claims that the reason for his immediate success for Portugal is that he had already played with some of the teammates in the youth levels.
“I played with almost everyone in training, I’ve known them for many years and this was very important for my integration.”
Costa was actually born in Luanda, Angola, but has been playing for Portugal since U-16.
The winger now returns to Wolves as the club prepare to face Watford in the Premier League at the weekend.
The 24-year-old has one goal in nine appearances for the club this season and will want to catch the eye so he’s again in contention for Portugal when others return from injury.
