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Croatia v Portugal preview: Sporting wonderkid Quenda set to make history
Croatia v Portugal preview: Sporting wonderkid Quenda set to make history
Under-21s starlet set to become Croatia's youngest-ever player
Croatia Under-21 starlet Joško Gvardiol is set to make history on Thursday when he becomes the youngest player to represent the senior national team.
The Sporting Lisbon defender, who turned 18 last month, has been called up to Zlatko Dalić's squad for the upcoming friendly against Portugal.
Gvardiol has been in impressive form for Sporting this season, making 10 appearances in all competitions and helping the club to the top of the Primeira Liga table.
Big shoes to fill
He will be hoping to make his debut against a Portugal side that is also expected to field a number of young players, including Borussia Dortmund's Félix.
Portugal are the current European champions and will be looking to continue their good form ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.