LISBON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira has recalled midfielders Bino, Rui Bento and Sergio Conceicao, along with striker Pauleta, to his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Ireland and the Netherlands.
Injuries have ruled out midfielders Paulo Sousa and Costinha from the group two ties, wich follow a 3-1 away victory over Estonia earlier this month.
At the back, Porto defender Fernando Nelson has been replaced by his teammate Carlos Secretario.
Portugal will play Ireland in Lisbon on October 7 and face the Dutch four days later in Amsterdam.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Pedro Espinha (Porto), Joaquim Silva 'Quim' (Braga)
Defenders: Jorge Costa (Porto), Rui Jorge (Sporting), Fernando Couto (Lazio), Dimas Teixeira (Sporting), Roberto Severo 'Beto' (Sporting), Carlos Secretario (Porto)
Midfielders: Sergio Conceicao (Parma), Jose Vidigal (Napoli), Luis Figo (Real Madrid), Rui Costa (Fiorentina), Simao Sabrosa (Barcelona), Fernando Meira (Benfica), Bino Macaes (Sporting), Rui Bento (Boavista)
Forwards: Joao Pinto (Sporting), Ricardo Sa Pinto (Sporting), Pedro Resendes 'Pauleta' (Bordeaux) Nuno Capucho (Porto)
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