They're
rapidly becoming everyone's second favourite team ‒ and the Iceland
squad were back on the training pitch as they bid to follow up on their
impressive performance over Portugal.
The minnows secured a memorable draw against European giants Portugal in their Euro 2016 Group F opener on Tuesday night.
But
there was no rest for the wicked as veteran striker Eidur Gudjohnsen,
the former Chelsea and Barcelona player, and Co returned to
their Annecy-le-Vieux training base on Wednesday.
The Iceland squad took in the picturesque views as they trained ahead of Saturday's clash against Hungary
Among those present in training was Eidur Gudjohnsen (left), the former Chelsea and Barcelona striker
Less
than 24 hours after Birkir Bjarnason's second-half volley secured a
share of the spoils, the Iceland heroes were put through their paces as
they gear up for their next clash.
Lars
Lagerback's side took in the picturesque views as they trained in the
French sun ahead of their clash against Hungary on Saturday.
Among
those present in training was Gudjohnsen, who was an unused substitute
during Tuesday's in Saint-Etienne, and joint-manager Lagerback.
The
team physios were also busy with Runar Palmarsson, a member of the team
staff, pictured strapping up the foot of Iceland midfielder Theodor
Bjarnason.
Meanwhile, Cristiano
Ronaldo has been accused of being a 'sore loser' after Portugal's Euro
2016 draw with minnows Iceland on Tuesday.
Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo said Iceland had a 'small mentality' after the Scandinavians took a point from a backs to the wall operation in France.
The team physios were also busy with Runar Palmarsson pictured strapping up the foot of Theodor Bjarnason
Lars Lagerback watched his team battle to a memorable 1-1 draw against European giants Portugal
The Iceland team were put through their paces as they gear up for the second Euro 2016 group stage match
But on Wednesday, members of Lars Lagerback's team queued up to hit back at the former Manchester United star.
Defender
Kari Arnason – a member of the Malmo team who lost 8-0 to Ronaldo and
Real Madrid in the Champions League last season December – said: 'It
makes it even sweeter when he's a sore loser like that.
'I
mean, he can say whatever he wants. He didn't really get a chance
today, he got one and he couldn't put it away. What can I say? Sore
loser. Tough s***.
There was no rest for the wicked as they returned to their Annecy-le-Vieux training base on Wednesday
Iceland's players pictured during their jog around their training base less than 24 hours after Portugal match
Ronaldo
was clearly frustrated after his team's campaign got off to a stumbling
start in Group F. At full-time remonstrated with the referee and only
shook the hand of only one Iceland player. Five minutes before full-time
he had missed a free header that would have won Portugal the game.
Arnason
added: 'He's a fantastic footballer but he's not a gracious human being
and the thing is we almost nicked the win so him saying we weren't
going for the win contradicts that.
'We
got a draw and could have nicked it. Obviously we're not going to
create as much chances as a fantastic team like Portugal but his
comments are the reason why [Lionel] Messi is always going to be one
step ahead of him.'
Iceland defender Kari Arnason (right) has hit back at Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo following their 1-1 draw
Arnason, pictured in action on Tuesday, enjoyed a good evening up against the twin threat of Ronaldo and Nani
Iceland, appearing in their first major tournament, were evidently delighted to come away with a point
Former Chelsea and Bolton forward Eidur Gudjohnsen – an unused substitute – hailed his team's 1-1 draw
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