Squad details correct up to and including Portugal's match against Wales on 3 June 2000.

Diary

Monday, 22 May 2000 - Ajax star Dani and Benfica defender Paulo Madeira have both been overlooked for Portugal's Euro 2000 campaign, after coach Humberto Coelho named the first 15 players in his squad. Coehlo has kept the other seven places open until Thursday's Portuguese Cup final replay between FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon. "There's nothing extraordinary about this," Coelho said. "The players need to concentrate on the replay, and there could also be injuries." The 15 names included most of Portugal's leading players - including the star midfield trio of Luis Figo, Rui Costa and Paulo Sousa and Benfica strikers Joao Pinto and Nuno Gomes. The only real surprises were the exclusion of former West Ham striker Dani, whose talent has often been overshadowed by his unpredictability, and Benfica's Paulo Madeira. Instead there was an unheralded call-up for midfielder Costinha, of French champions AS Monaco.

Friday, 26 May 2000 - Humberto Coelho has named goalkeeper Vitor Baia among the seven players he has added to complete his 22-man squad for Euro 2000. Baia, who plays for Porto, made a successful return to action in the Portuguese Cup final on Thursday after a long lay-off because of surgery on his right knee back in December. Coach Coelho, who had named 15 players on Monday, delayed his final decisions until after the replay between Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which Porto won 2-0. Baia's recall means he will now have a chance to close in on the record number of appearances for the national side, currently held by Joao Pinto with 70 caps. Along with Baia, Coelho has added fellow Porto players Carlos Secretario, Jorge Costa and Nuno Rocha to the squad. Sporting Lisbon's Roberto Severo, Rui Jorge and Jose Vidigal make up the final 22.

Friday, 2 June 2000 -  Portugal warmed up for Euro 2000 with a very comfortable victory over Wales in Chaves. Humberto Coelho's side were never required to show all their talent against an understrength Wales side which was notably missing Ryan Giggs. Barcelona superstar Luis Figo put the home side ahead and was at the heart of the second scored by Ricardo Sa Pinto. The game's best goal was reserved for the second half, when substitute Capucho produced an exquisite lob from 20 yards. Coelho believed before the game that his side were not ready for their first game of the tournament against England, but he must have been impressed with the way his men dealt with the physical challenge posed by Mark Hughes' side.

Wednesday, 7 June 2000 - Paulo Sousa remains a major injury worry for Portugal. Sousa is suffering from a strained thigh and missed last Friday's 3-0 win over Wales. The midfielder was forced to miss part of training for a second consecutive day today. Team doctor Joao Paulo Almeida admitted: "We do not know if he will be able to play against England." "We are seriously worried about the injury to Sousa, everyone is," said Portugal's assistant coach Adelino Teixeira.

Sunday, 11 June 2000 - Paulo Sousa will miss Portugal's game against England. The Parma midfielder had returned to training but he has been struggling all week with a right knee injury. Humberto Coelho was naturally concerned and said: "Paulo Sousa is out of the question, Sa Pinto is recuperating. The others are fine." The Portuguese medical staff continue to worry about Sa Pinto and problems with his right knee. The team doctor Joao Paulo Almeida had confirmed last week the Real Sociedad star Sa Pinto had undergone a scan in hospital on the twisted knee and would need further checks. Sporting Lisbon's Angolan-born midfielder Jose Vidigal had also been an injury concern but he is now fit and available for selection. 

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