Portugal ‘must change’ to avoid repeat of Slovenia loss, warns Bruno Fernandes

• Defeat in Ljubljana last March ‘will be good’ for team
• Last-16 opponents held England to 0-0 draw in Group C

Bruno Fernandes has said Portugal will be wary of Slovenia’s counterattacking threat and conceded a friendly defeat by their last-16 opponents in March has put him and his teammates “on their toes”.

Fernandes said he expected Slovenia to set up to frustrate in a low defensive block and his manager, Roberto Martínez, stressed the importance of his side keeping their emotions in check.

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