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Uncapped Santos in Portugal squad

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LISBON, Portugal -- Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has called up uncapped goalkeeper Paulo Santos for Portugal's friendlies against Croatia on November 12 and in Northern Ireland.

The 32-year-old, who has conceded only one goal for Portuguese leaders Braga in nine matches, replaces Benfica's Quim Silva - who is recovering from surgery.

Inter Milan midfielder Luis Figo, who was 33 on Friday, is rested for the two games.

Figo returned to the national squad in May and helped Portugal in their successful World Cup qualifying campaign.

He had previously decided to take an indefinite break from international football following Euro 2004.

Playmaker Deco and midfielder Maniche Ribeiro, who are recovering from slight injuries, are not included in the 20-man squad.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ricardo Pereira (Sporting), Paulo Santos (Braga)

Defenders: Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho (both Chelsea), Jorge Andrade (Deportivo Coruna), Marco Caneira (Valencia), Jorge Ribeiro (Dynamo Moscow), Miguel Monteiro (Valencia), Nuno Frechaut (Dynamo Moscow), Fernando Meira (Stuttgart)

Midfielders: Costinha (Dynamo Moscow), Armando Petit (Benfica), Joao Alves (Sporting), Tiago Mendes (Lyon)

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Luis Boa Morte (Fulham), Simao Sabrosa (Benfica), Helder Postiga (Porto), Pauleta (Paris St Germain), Nuno Gomes (Benfica).

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