Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo is an inspiration to the younger players in his squad.
The Real Madrid forward is set to make his first appearance for his country since the Euro 2016 final when Portugal faces Andorra in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
Ronaldo, who was forced off in the first half of that 1-0 win over France with a knee injury, returned to the dugout to motivate his teammates as they went on to claim the trophy thanks to Eder's extra-time strike.
Santos, however, says his captain's successes at club level — which include three Champions League titles — are a true source of motivation for the rising stars at his disposal.