Portugal have named SL Benfica full-back Nélson in their Under-21 squad to face Italy in a friendly on 28 February after the 22-year-old Cape Verde native earned his citizenship. Also included for the first time at this level are three overseas-based players - PAOK FC goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes, Heart of Midlothian FC defender José Gonçalves and Bolton Wanderers FC forward Ricardo Vaz Té.

Portugal squad
Goalkeepers: Daniel Fernandes (PAOK FC), Bruno Vale (CF Estrela da Amadora).

Defenders: José Fonte (FC Paços de Ferreira), Nélson (SL Benfica), Miguel Ângelo (FC Barreirense), Nuno Morais (SC Marítimo), José Gonçalves (Heart of Midlothian FC), Semedo (CD Feirense).

Midfielders: Diogo Valente (Boavista FC), Custódio (Sporting Clube de Portugal), João Moutinho (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Nani (Sporting Clube de Portugal), Hugo Viana (Valencia CF), Ivanildo (FC Porto), Raúl Meireles (FC Porto), Filipe Oliveira (SC Marítimo).

Forwards: Hugo Almeida (FC Porto), Varela (Vitória FC), Ricardo Vaz Té (Bolton Wanderers FC).

This is more haleluia then Quaresma being called up to the seniors!!!!

I agree. Nelson is young definately a player for the future. Portugal have three class right backs in Nélson, Ferreira and Miguel. Nélson is still young but and does have some improving to do. We all know about his brilliant crossing and runs...now it is time to become consistent. Força Nélson

wow wat a team. This U-21 team just looks awesome, and this is without Quaresma, Manuel Fernandes and Ze Castro.

I beleive it's 0-0 at half time.

just found out that the goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes is actually from Canada.