The 42-year-old coach has named a squad with some surprises as the Euro 2004 runners-up prepare for this summer's showpiece event in the 'group of death'
Besiktas midfielder Manuel Fernandes has been left out of Paulo Bento's 23-man Portugal squad for Euro 2012.The 26-year-old's omission is the biggest shock to come from the announcement, after he enjoyed an impressive season with the Turkish club.
Somewhat surprise inclusions come in the form of Sporting de Braga duo Miguel Lopes and Custodio, while Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira also features on the list after making his debut for the national team in February's friendly against Poland.
| Name | Club |
| Goalkeepers: | |
| Rui Patricio | Sporting Lisbon |
| Eduardo | Benfica |
| Beto | Cluj |
| Defenders: | |
| Joao Pereira | Sporting Lisbon |
| Fabio Coentrao | Real Madrid |
| Bruno Alves | Zenit St Petersburg |
| Rolando | Porto |
| Ricardo Costa | Valencia |
| Pepe | Real Madrid |
| Miguel Lopes | Sporting Braga |
| Midfielders: | |
| Raul Meireles | Chelsea |
| Miguel Veloso | Genoa |
| Joao Moutinho | Porto |
| Ruben Micael | Zaragoza |
| Hugo Viana | Sporting Braga |
| Custodio | Sporting Braga |
| Attackers | |
| Nani | Manchester United |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
| Hugo Almeida | Besiktas |
| Ricardo Quaresma | Besiktas |
| Silvestre Varela | Porto |
| Helder Postiga | Zaragoza |
| Nelson Oliveira | Benfica |
