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I wanted to rest Gera - Storck

Their team performance was exceptional in a 3-3 draw with the Portuguese, their coach said, before admitting that he was not going to start the 37-year-old

Bernd Storck planned to rest goal hero Zoltan Gera for his side's Euro 2016 Group F closer with Portugal on Wednesday, the Hungary coach has revealed.

With Hungary already through to the next round, Storck intended to give the 37-year-old the night off, but Gera was pressed into action due to injuries to fellow midfielders.

Gera then smashed home a wonderful half-volley to put his side the lead, although Portugal equalised three times to force a draw and also qualify for the last 16.