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Ronaldo returns to Portugal fold amid dazzling run of Real Madrid form

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Portugal's squad for upcoming friendlies against Egypt and Netherlands.

The Real Madrid superstar was rested from the European champions' last selection in November.

However, the captain and record goalscorer is part of the 25-man group, while Ricardo Quaresma also returns to the party, but fellow veteran Pepe misses out with a fractured toe and Nani is omitted.

Striker Andre Silva keeps his place despite a difficult first season at AC Milan that has seen him score just one Serie A goal, but Monaco's in-form forward Rony Lopes failed to earn a call-up from Fernando Santos.