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Bruno Fernandes leaves Portugal camp early after the Man United captain shines in friendly win against Sweden... with Man City's Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias among stars sent home

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has been sent home early from Portugal's squad following their friendly win over Sweden.

Fernandes scored and provided an assist as Portgual earned a 5-2 win over Sweden in Guimaraes on Thursday.

The midfielder was one of five players in the starting line-up to complete the full 90 minutes of the friendly.

Man City duo Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva also completed the match, along with Fulham's Joao Palhinha and goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez confirmed post-match that Fernandes, Dias, Silva and Palhinha were among eight players who will be released early from the squad and will not feature against Slovenia.