Portugal coach Bento urges Nani to prove his worth


Manchester United's Nani celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during their FA Cup fifth round soccer match against Reading at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, February 18, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal winger Nani needs to prove his worth in order to reclaim his role as a regular starter for the national team, according to coach Paulo Bento.

Nani endured an injury-plagued 2012-13 Premier League campaign during which he played less than half of Manchester United's fixtures.

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