Marcus Edwards says he wants to return to the Premier League “one day”, but insists he remains fully focused with Sporting Lisbon “for now” after helping the Portuguese side to a 2-0 Champions League victory over former club Tottenham on Tuesday.
Edwards – a former Spurs academy player – was one of Sporting’s biggest threats against Antonio Conte’s side, almost scoring a wonder goal with Lionel Messi-esque run.
The 23-year-old, who former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino once compared to Messi, said the result was not made sweeter by the opposition.
“It feels great and I think we deserved it. We showed how we can play, ” Edwards told BT Sport.
“I wouldn’t say extra special, but it was a special feeling to play against Spurs. It was good to see people I know – players and coaching staff.