Four Sporting youngsters feature on Algarve International Tournament day 2

The national under-17 team drew 1-1 with their Dutch counterparts this weekend, on matchday 2 of the Algarve International Tournament. Ferdi Kadoiglu (41’) and Mickael Almeida (55’) were the goalscorers.

Alvalade youngsters Thierry Correia and David Tavares both featured from the start in Hélio Sousa's side, while Miguel Luís and Leandro Tipote came on in the second-half and Luís Maximiano featured on the bench.

The result leaves Portugal in second, two points behind Germany.

Hélio Sousa releases under-17 squad list

A total of five Sporting under-17 stars feature in Hélio Sousa's national under-17 squad for the Algarve International Tournament, taking place from the 5th to the 9th of February: goalkeeper Luís Maximiano; defender Thierry Correia; midfielders Miguel Luís and David Tavares; forward Leandro Tipote.

Portugal will face England on the 5th of February in the Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, before taking on the Dutch on the same pitch in the 7th and Germany on the 9th in Estádio Algarve.

Under-17's put five past San Marino

The national under-17 football team has secured a place in the European Championships Elite Round, after putting five past San Marino.

Alvalade youngsters João Oliveira, Miguel Luís, Leandro Tipote and Rafael all featured in the starting line-up. Miguel Luís (8’) and Leandro Tipote (10’) were the first to strike, before João Filipe (60’ and 80+3’) and José Gomes (80’) secured a comfortable win.