Hughes wary of Ronaldo threat

Aaron Hughes expects Cristiano Ronaldo to be at his world-beating best when Northern Ireland take on Portugal tomorrow night.

The Real Madrid superstar is set to win his 100th cap in the World Cup qualifier at Porto’s Dragao Stadium, and few would bet against him marking the occasion in style.

Northern Ireland, albeit weakened by withdrawals, leaked six goals in the Netherlands in a summer friendly and Ronaldo will surely fancy his chances of getting on the scoresheet on his big day.