Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki’s hot streak continued with a fourth goal in four games earning Finland a 1-1 draw against Romania on Friday night in the Nations League.Pukki rifled home from the edge of the box to put the hosts in front in Helsinki but Florin Tanase equalised in the second half.  The Canaries’ sharp shooter was replaced in the 75th minute, after extending his lead at the top of his country’s goalscoring charts, with his 37th goal in 107 internationals. Pukki was also on target for his club in the recent Championship wins over Coventry City and Bristol City.

The 32-year-old was back on national duty for the first time since the transfer window closed. Pukki’s representative indicated earlier in the summer the forward wanted to stay in the Premier League, following the club’s relegation, but speaking to Finnish media in the build up the striker accepted that was a non starter. (more…)