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Cristiano Ronaldo is 'very optimistic' he can help Portugal win the World Cup - and quips he will retire if they do - while he also believes England have a chance of lifting the trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'very optimistic' he can help Portugal win the World Cup and says England also have a chance of lifting the trophy.

The 37-year-old Manchester United forward is expected to start in a star-studded line-up despite his struggles this season.

Fernando Santos' side take on Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H for a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo is 'very optimistic' he can help Portugal win the World Cup

In an interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV, Ronaldo said: 'I am very optimistic. We have a fantastic coach, we have a good generation of football players.