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Ronaldo to lead Portugal's Euro defence as holders announce squad

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is surrounded by a host of exciting young talent as the nation looks to defend its European Championship title this summer.

On Thursday Portugal released a preliminary list of 26 players who will complete in the delayed Euro 2020 competition.

And having won five years earlier in France, expectations are high for Ronaldo and the Selecao this time round.

The squad in full

Goalkeepers: Anthony Lopes (Olympique Lyon), Rui Patrício (Wolverhampton), Rui Silva (Granada).

Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton), Jose Fonte (Lille), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Nuno Mendes (Sporting CP), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).