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Graeme Young

Odsonne Edouard wins and scores penalty as Celtic star continues bonkers France U21 goal record

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has scored his 16th goal for France after he coolly slotted home against Russia at at the U21 Euros from 12 yards out.

The 23-year-old has been a revelation for Les Espoirs and will be tasked with firing them to glory after a shock group stage defeat to Denmark on matchday one.

Edouard is the man who makes Sylvain Ripoll's side tick and his goalscoring exploits for his country have added to his burgeoning reputation.

And he scored with ease from the spot after his jinking run was cut short and he was scythed down inside the box.

Edouard was denied a penalty against Rangers last week when Willie Collum adjudged he dived but there was no doubt about the decision this time around.

The Celtic talisman is back to his best at club level after a difficult season in which he has struggled for form and was also hit with a positive Covid diagnosis.

Edouard has attracted a host of clubs and will be a wanted man when the summer transfer window opens as the Hoops usher in a new era and look to wrest the title back from Rangers.

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