Christiano Ronaldo a bit part player but can functional Portugal win it?

There was a time when Portugal were considered the Brazil of Europe, for the flair with which they played football more than the commonality of language.

Now they look more like Greece, grinding their way towards the final of Euro 2016 just as Otto Rehhagel’s team did 12 years ago, when they surprised everyone by going all the way to the final in Lisbon and beating the hosts — Portugal.

Portugal may be able to boast the tournament’s biggest star in Cristiano Ronaldo, and also its most exciting young talent in Renato Sanches, but they have hardly set France on fire with the quality of their football.