Among the expected glitz, glamour and defensive football on show in the Euro 2016 final in Paris on Sunday night, a few surprise talking points emerged.

Among them: Moths, Cristiano Ronaldo's new role as Portugal's assistant coach, and Huddersfield Town.

Moussa Sissoko's performance was deservedly lauded far and wide, but there were plenty questioning the motivations of a player who has made it quite clear he sees himself in the Premier League with a new club, rather than the Championship with Newcastle, next season.

Or, in other words: "Moussa Sissoko very much remembering this is his last chance to make sure his first home fixture of next season is not Huddersfield Town."

It was a sentiment expressed over and over again on social media, as it was when Newcastle were relegated at the end of last term.

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Town are a convenient way of emphasising how far the fall is from England's first to second tier: an overused comparison to the bright lights of Old Trafford and Anfield.

Why? Well, the fact that they've never been in the much-hyped Premier League and were in League One as recently as 2012 might be an indication, even though there are plenty of other clubs in the division that applies to.

And while no Town fan is likely to ignore the club's rich, and title-winning, history, others are more than happy to.

In other words, they're seen as an unfashionable club by football's monied elite.

But should that be the case?

You won't find any hoofball at the John Smith's Stadium, and top Premier League clubs are now entrusting David Wagner with the care of their youth.

Leicester City found a happy home for Ben Chilwell last season and Liverpool have sent Danny Ward to Huddersfield to add to his experience.

Town have also been heavily linked with a loan deal for Chelsea prospect Kasey Palmer.

Palmer and Chilwell are England youth internationals while Ward has been at the Euros with Wales. All are highly regarded.

Town have recruited a young, exciting manager and given him the reins to do his job - the summer recruitment drive from the continent is evidence of that.

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The club have also shown forward-thinking when it comes to ticket prices.

However, while Wagner is working to change perceptions, the label may suit him in the short term.

While Town fans are understandably eager for the new season to begin and many fancy Town to make a bigger splash than expected, they aren't among the division's favourites.

The national spotlight won't shine on Town in the same way it will on the more fashionable - Rafa Benitez is expected to instantly lift Newcastle back up a division for example, while Sheffield Wednesday are being widely tipped for promotion.

Wagner can work a bit more under the radar in his first full season at the helm.

And that could be of great assistance as he continues his work to take Town forward.