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England can win Euro 2016, says Portugal boss Santos

The Seleccao coach says Roy Hodgson's men are one of the favourites to win the tournament in France and is looking forward to facing the Three Lions at Wembley on Thursday

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos believes England are among the favourites to win Euro 2016.

Defending champions Spain, World Cup winners Germany and host nation France are rated as the sides most likely to win the European Championship.

Santos' Seleccao take on the Three Lions in a friendly on Thursday and, with captain Wayne Rooney leading young talents like Marcus Rashford, Dele Alli and Harry Kane into the summer showpiece, the Portuguese coach believes Roy Hodgson's men have a chance of glory.