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Portugal World Cup 2018 squad: Nani and Renato Sanches miss out as Euro 2016 champs target Russia glory

Boss Fernando Santos has made some bold calls as he overlooks plenty of big names in his final group

Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo won Euro 2016 together two summers ago

EURO 2016 champions Portugal have settled on their 23-man squad for the World Cup.

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has now joined up with his international team-mates as they look to replicate their success of two years ago.

 Cristiano Ronaldo has played 49 games for club and country this season
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Cristiano Ronaldo has played 49 games for club and country this seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor

21-year-old defender Ruben Dias is the only uncapped member of the touring squad, whilst there is also a spot for Southampton's Cedric despite the Saints struggling last season.

Nani and Renato Sanches were two high-profile names to miss out, as did Barcelona duo Andre Gomes and Nelson Semedo.

Portugal World Cup 2018 final squad

Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes, Beto, Rui Patricio.

Defenders: Bruno Alves, Cedric Soares, Jose Fonte, Mario Rui, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro, Ricardo Pereira, Ruben Dias.

Midfielders: Adrien Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Mario, Joao Moutinho, Manuel Fernandes, William Carvalho, Andre Silva, Bernardo Silva.

Strikers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gelson Martins, Goncalo Guedes, Ricardo Quaresma.

SunSport profiles Portugal ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia
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