Nélson Semedo called up to Portugal squad for Ireland qualifier

Fernando Santos called up Wolves defender Semedo to replace fellow English Premier League player Ricardo Pereira, who pulled his hamstring while setting up the opening goal for Jamie Vardy in Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Norwich on Saturday

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Nelson Semedo holds off Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur. Picture:: David Davies/PA Wire.

Wolves will have three representatives in Portugal’s squad to face Ireland in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier after wing-back Nélson Semedo was drafted in.

Fernando Santos called up the defender to replace fellow English Premier League player Ricardo Pereira, who pulled his hamstring while setting up the opening goal for Jamie Vardy in Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Norwich on Saturday.