Portugal v Czechia – Live Euro 2024 updates as Ronaldo makes history for Portuguese side chasing glory

Roberto Martinez has been forced to make big calls all over the pitch, in a Portugal squad that is probably still underrated given how much talent is available in every single position.

Pepe becomes the oldest player in Euros history with Ruben Dias and Nuno Mendes in defence instead of the highly-rated Antonio Silva or Goncalo Inacio, while midfielder Joao Neves is also linked with a big-money summer transfer but finds himself on the bench.

The midfield and attacking options Portugal possess from the top teams in the top leagues are plentiful but despite playing in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo was the second-highest scorer in qualifying behind Romelu Lukaku so earns his place as the first player to appear in six European championships.

Portugal (3-4-3): Costa, Dias, Pepe, Mendes, Dalot, Fernandes, Vitinha, Cancelo, Silva, Ronaldo, Leao.