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| - Bruno Fernandes was left out of the starting XI for Portugal's final group game of Euro 2020 against France in Budapest on Wednesday. Portugal coach Fernando Santos made two changes to the side who were beaten 4-2 by Germany last time out, both in midfield, with Fernandes and William Carvalho replaced by Joao Moutinho and Renato Sanches. The holders need a point to be certain of qualification from Group F for the last 16. World champions France are already through, but need to win to be sure of finishing top. Coach Didier Deschamps made three alterations from the 1-1 draw with Hungary, with Lucas Hernandez back in for Lucas Digne at left-back. Corentin Tolisso takes the place of Adrien Rabiot in midfield, with Jules Kounde at right-back instead of Benjamin Pavard. The other game in the group between Germany and Hungary kicks off at the same time in Munich. Starting line-ups: Portugal (4-3-3) Rui Patricio; Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro; Joao Moutinho, Danilo, Renato Sanches; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo (capt), Diogo Jota Coach: Fernando Santos (POR) France (4-3-3) Hugo Lloris (capt); Jules Kounde, Raphael Varane, Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Hernandez; Corentin Tolisso, N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba; Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe Coach: Didier Deschamps (FRA) Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP) jc/mw
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