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Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez named World Cup Young Player of the Tournament

Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, was named Young Player of the Tournament after a string of impressive performances in Qatar.

He started the final win over France and scored his only World Cup goal in the 2-0 victory over Mexico in the group stage.

Fernandez moved to Benfica in January from River Plate

Elsewhere, England won the FIFA Fair Play Trophy for the fewest bookings throughout the tournament.

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