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Queiroz names two debutants for Brazil friendly

15:56 GMT, Thu 13 Nov 2008
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Portugal's soccer squad coach Carlos Queiroz (L) and his Brazil's counterpart Carlos Dunga arrive for a joint news conference in Lisbon November 7, 2008. REUTERS/Jose Manuel Ribeiro   (PORTUGAL)

LISBON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Portugal's coach Carlos Queiroz on Thursday named two debutants for the friendly with Brazil on Wednesday in Brasilia.

Porto defender Rolando and Braga midfielder Cesar Peixoto received their first call-up to Portugal's senior squad while Tiago was included in the 20-man squad after more than a year absent. He last appeared for Portugal in the 1-1 draw with Armenia in August 2007.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Quim (Benfica), Eduardo Carvalho (Braga). Defenders: Jose Bosingwa (Chelsea), Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Fernando Meira (Galatasaray), Bruno Alves (Porto), Pepe (Real Madrid), Rolando (Porto), Miguel (Valencia). Midfielders: Maniche (Atletico Madrid), Joao Moutinho (Sporting), Danny (Zenit St Petersburg), Raul Meireles (Porto), Deco (Chelsea), Cesar Peixoto (Braga), Tiago (Juventus). Forwards: Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Nani (Manchester United), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen).

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