Portugal Expects

Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates finally get their World Cup campaign underway (against Ivory Coast - kick off at 3 in UK), and they admit they can't wait!

Coach Queiroz says "They are all ready. I am sure our 23 players, after the preparation we have undertaken, are all more than ready to begin playing."

"Cristiano Ronaldo is the captain of the team and a big icon nationally and internationally, and he is ready. He is good, he is looking forward to it - and I feel not only him, but all the players are wanting to play their best football yet.

"It's time to play. The preparation time has come to an end and they now all really want to start playing, playing well and showing what they are capable of.

"We have 23 players who are desperate to do well for Portugal and I am sure all the players and not only Cristiano Ronaldo will be motivated by national pride."