The Portuguese coach retained faith his players could make a mark at Euro 2016 despite their stuttering start, says the midfielder
Joao Mario struggled to believe Portugal were on their way to the Euro 2016 final after a 2-0 win over Wales in Lyon, but coach Fernando Santos always had faith in their stuttering campaign.
Two goals in the space of three minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani turned a tense encounter decisively in Portugal's favour and earned them a first win inside 90 minutes on what has been a rocky road to the Stade de France.