THERE was lots of joy among the city's Portuguese residents as they celebrated their national team's victory in Euro 2016.

While England crashed out of the competition at the first round knock out stage after a humiliating 2-1 defeat to Iceland, the city's sizeable Portuguese community saw their national team triumph in the football tournament.

Lille striker Eder scored the winning goal after coming off the bench in extra time which saw them beat hosts France in the final 1-0.

However, their joy was slightly marred by their hero Cristiano Ronaldo being stretchered off in tears following a collision with France's Dimitri Payet in the eighth minute.

Sitting at a table inside Our Taste of Portugal in The Hopmarket, Worcester was Marta Rio who had draped the Portuguese flag over her daughter's pushchair.

The 30-year-old, from Arboretum, Worcester, was due to start her shift at St Stephen's Care Home, Droitwich Road, and was taking her flag along as many of the residents had backed Portugal after England's defeat.

"I was at home watching and I was very, very nervous.

"I think France were unfair injuring Ronaldo because he is our strongest player.

"But Portugal played as a team together when Ronaldo went off and went on to win.

"It was just mad in our house afterwards, crazy.

"We were shouting, screaming and very excited.

"We have been dreaming and believing in this moment for a long time and in the 109th minute Eder delivered it."

Ana Goncalves, age 36, was still in shock and was speaking to her sister this morning, who lives in France, about the victory.

"Oh my gosh - I don't know what to say.

"The whole game was very, very intense."

She pointed out that the country had not just done well at football but had also performed well at Euro Athletics Championships too.

"It's been a great couple of days for Portugal."

Cafe worker Luis Silva, age 32, said the atmosphere at the cafe had been really upbeat with neighbouring shop owners coming in to congratulate them.

They had also enjoyed a big picnic on Gheluvelt Park on Sunday afternoon before the match with about 30 people sporting football shirts and bringing along Portugal flags and scarves.

"I was so nervous watching the game but I always believed we could do it."