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Santos: Portugal must forget Euro 2016

After defeat to Switzerland, Fernando Santos does not want to see Portugal become complacent due to its Euro 2016 triumph.

Portugal must forget its Euro 2016 triumph if the nation is to have a successful qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup, says Fernando Santos.

Portugal won its maiden major international trophy by defeating France 1-0 after extra-time in the European Championship final in July, but its first competitive outing since that triumph on Tuesday ended in a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.

Goals from Breel Embolo and Admir Mehmedi secured the three points for Switzerland at St.