Hernanes says his goal scoring performance in Lazio's victory over Inter Milan could not have gone better.

The Brazilian completed the 3-1 rout at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening.

"It was a great performance from everybody, with effort and a lot of hunger," said Hernanes.

"I had been of a game like this for a long time, with a goal and an assist leading to victory. Thanks to God I managed it. Now we hope to stay up there."

The win has revived Scudetto talk around the Biancocelesti, who are the only side so far capable of keeping up with Milan.

"Where can we end up? The important thing is that we are on the right path. We must continue like this and then see where we end up."