Anthony Pilkington did his chances of making the Euro 2016 squad absolutely no harm with a phenomenal performance for Cardiff City on Saturday.
Pilkington was named Man of the Match for his brilliant display during the Bluebirds’ 4-1 win over Brighton in the Championship.
The Irish international was the fulcrum of a lot of Cardiff’s attacks, scored a fine goal and won a penalty, which was converted by Peter Whittingham, to see off any chance of Brighton getting anything from the match.
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It was a particularly special victory for Cardiff as they had not beaten Brighton in the league in 11 years, and it also marked the first time this season that the Seagulls conceded four goals in one match.
Unsurprisingly, the reaction to Pilkington’s stunning showing has been receiving quite a lot of praise from football fans on social media.
Man of the match, @CardiffCityFC's Anthony Pilkington
36 touches
18 passes
3 shots
6th goal of the season pic.twitter.com/w0nVfhpJ8F— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 20, 2016
STATS: @Pilkington_11 against Brighton
83% pass accuracy
2/2 take ons completed
2 fouls won
2 shots
1 goal pic.twitter.com/6whoxvf6o4— Cardiff City Stats (@CCFCStats) February 20, 2016
Another superb performance and great finish from @Pilkington_11 today. #onfire
— Lawrie Murphy (@Law_Murph1) February 20, 2016
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@Pilkington_11 Don't need any luck the way your playing atm mate, abso bossing the strikers role 👌🏻
— Dan Lowe (ʙᴀʀᴍʏ ʙʟᴜᴇʙɪʀᴅ) (@BarmyBluebird94) February 20, 2016
