Everton striker Cenk Tosun stole the show again after another standout display for the Turkish national team, proving to be the match-winner in a 3-2 victory over Russia as he scored his 18th international goal.
Having already scored from the penalty spot in a 3-3 stalemate with Croatia, Tosun then captained his side in another outstanding team performance which saw him lead his side to victory.
In what was his second goal in as many international games, the 29-year-old scored from the penalty spot to make it 3-1, that moment ultimately proving decisive.
In securing all three points against Russia, Turkey can still be in with a chance of securing promotion from League B if results elsewhere go their way in the final matchday in the competition.
Tosun joined the Toffees from Turkish giants Beskitas for a hefty £27m fee but has only managed 10 goals and six assists in 53 outings for the Merseyside club.
He joined Crystal Palace on loan last season but he sustained a nasty cruciate ligament injury during training in a major setback to reviving his career.
Despite his impressive performances on international duty, many football fans were dismissive and unenthused by Tosun’s scoring form…
Twitter: The rate that Tosun scores for Turkey is incredible especially considering the fact he can’t even sniff the bench f… https://t.co/ZCTolGF6Ar (@realmcovil)
Twitter: @Everton Another penalty, please ignore. (@greenallefc)
Twitter: @Everton Good, sell him (@Rorostinks)
Twitter: @Everton @scousericey But he’s useless for us (@BlakeEM_)
Twitter: @Halapino_ Cenk Tosun… useless but always looks like he cares (@AllezDae)
Twitter: Cenk Tosun when he sits on the bench in 2020 https://t.co/Kz4cjpXWL1 (@lidldog_)
