Portugal plays in England in the second and main test for the Euro-2016

Portugal faces on Thursday England, in what will be the main test for the finals of Euro2016 and in which the picker Fernando Santos does not count on the European champions Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe.

The two Real Madrid players, key pieces in 'chess' the picker, only join the work of the selection on Sunday after they won the Champions League for the 'meringues', at the end of last week.

On the other hand, Nani and Bruno Alves, who failed the first test, with Norway, will already be available to Fernando Santos, who should make some changes in the 'eleven' that will start the match at Wembley Stadium.

Moreover, in Tuesday's training it was possible to glimpse the possible options for the confrontation with the British, particularly with regard to the defense and the midfield.

On defense, Ricardo Carvalho should be the one to repeat the title against Norway (3-0), making the sector with Vieirinha, Bruno Alves and Elisha, who can get to the places of Cédric, José Fonte and Raphael Guerreiro, respectively.

In what concerns the midfield, and assuming that Fernando Santos will keep the focus on 4x4x2, João Moutinho and João Mário appear to be 'untouchable' in the 'eleven' Luso while Adrien and Danilo, who entered during the meeting with the Norwegians, may appear in place of William Carvalho and André Gomes.

The attack, still an 'orphan' of  Cristiano Ronaldo , will be the sector that arise biggest questions with Quaresma, Eder, Nani and Rafa to fight for the two remaining spots, and the first two won 'points', with goals scored to Norway.

As for the goal, the picker can give possibility to Rui Patrício, who leaves for France with the holder status, or Eduardo, since Anthony Lopes kept the 'networks' national in the first test.

In the second preparation match for the Euro2016, Portugal will have to go to England, which will also be present at the final stage, being included in group B along with Russia, Wales and Slovakia.

The British, led by the experienced Roy Hodgson, were first classified in Group E qualification, despite being the only European team to get a campaign 100 per cent record with 10 wins in as many games.

The English team is one of the strong candidates for a place in the final of Euro2016, having a set of international-class players, especially in attack, which included names like Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool ), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) and the young Marcus Rashford (Manchester United).

The meeting England and Portugal is scheduled for 19:45, at Wembley Stadium in London.