Three rising stars in the Portugal squad taking on Ireland before the Euros

We look at three rising stars named in Roberto Martinez’s 26-man squad that may carry their nations hopes for future tournaments, particularly as this could potentially be Ronaldo’s last.

RISING STAR: Joao Neves is one of Europe's hottest properties this summer. Photo credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

While England and France battle it out for the favourites tag to win Euro 2024, Portugal seem content to fly under the radar, just as they did when they won it back in 2016.

As ever, the Portuguese will turn to Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration although in Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, they have a number of stars that can help fire them to glory.