Ronaldo an inspiration to young Portugal stars

The Portuguese boss says the 31-year-old's career triumphs are a great source of motivation for the country's younger talents

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo is an inspiration to the younger players in his squad.
The Real Madrid forward is set to make his first appearance for his country since the Euro 2016 final when they face Andorra in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
Ronaldo, who was forced off in the first half of that 1-0 win over France with a knee injury, returned to the dugout to motivate his team-mates as they went on to claim the trophy thanks to Eder's extra-time strike.
Santos, however, says his captain's successes at club level - which include three Champions League titles - are a true source of motivation for the rising stars at his disposal.
"When you have the best player in the world, what do you think will happen? Cristiano is Cristiano," he said. "Of course, he always wants to be present in the national team and has a lot of value. It's not only the quality he has, but he means a lot to the younger ones.
"He is a player who has many titles, and always want to win more and more, and this is very important in this team, which has many players who are taking their first steps.