Euro 2016: Graziano Pelle’s girlfriend salutes big goal for Italy with blow-up version of her man

SOUTHAMPTON striker Graziano Pelle's goal for Italy earned him a personal tribute from girlfriend Viktoria Vargas.

Pelle helped the Azzurri to a 2-0 win over Belgium with a stunning late strike - and then discovered Viktoria had arrived at the Stade des Lumieres in Lyon complete with a blow-up doll of her man.

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But Hungarian swimwear model Viktoria, 24, who has been dating the £50,000-a-week Saints forward striker for four years, was keener than most to show her support for the team and Pelle on Instagram on with the words 'Forzzzzaaaa ITALIA #forzaazzurri #euro2016' accompanying the photo.

Viktoria obviously enjoyed her evening - and many more besides for the couple are often seen cuddling on social media.

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Next up Italy is Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden in Toulose on Saturday where no bout Viktoria and her blow-up campaign will be in the stands again.
Meanwhile, news of Ronald Koeman's switch from Southampton to manage Everton won't be lost on Pelle.

Dutchman Koeman is thought to have identified Pelle as a potential new signing and is apparently ready to launch a £9million offer  for the talented forward, who he's already signed twice in his managerial career.

For the time being Pelle's thumping volley added to his growing reputation and sparked wild celebrations in Italy.