Portugal's head coach Paulo Bento talks to media after a training session at the Friends Arena in Stockholm November 18, 2013. REUTERS/Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency
(Reuters) - Portugal sprang several surprises when naming their squad on Friday for the midweek friendly with Cameroon, including two uncapped youngsters plus five players who did not take part in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Braga attacking midfielder Rafa and Benfica forward Ivan Cavaleiro, both 20, were chosen for the first time by coach Paulo Bento while first-choice goalkeeper Rui Patricio, ever-present in the qualifiers, was left out.
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