More to Portugal than just Cristiano Ronaldo, warns Stephen Kenny

Portugal may be deemed the eighth-best team in the world, 39 places above Ireland in Fifa’s rankings, yet an inferiority complex won’t pervade Kenny’s crew

Portugal's defender Joao Cancelo (L) shakes hands with Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the UEFA EURO 2020 Group F clash with France in June. Picture: Getty Images

Although the world spotlight will shine upon Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, Stephen Kenny has warned his Ireland players to avoid tunnel-vision.

The Portugal captain’s quest to smash the goal-scoring world record was already dominating the build-up to the World Cup qualifier before he brought transfer-window frenzy to a new level on Friday.