Paulo Sousa will lead Poland at Euro 2020 as they aim to build on reaching the quarter-finals in France five years ago.
The former midfielder, who won 52 caps as part of Portugal’s golden generation, has gained experience managing in many different countries around the world.
This is his first job at senior international level, having previously managed Portugal’s Under-16s not long after retiring.
As a player, Sousa won the Champions League in consecutive seasons with different clubs – Juventus in 1996 and Borussia Dortmund in 1997.
Poland’s qualification was achieved by Jerzy Brzeczek but he was sacked earlier this year, with Sousa appointed in his place.
The Bayern Munich striker, who set a Bundesliga record of 41 goals in just 29 appearances this season, is going to be key to his country’s hopes this summer.
He is Poland’s captain, figurehead and best player, with more caps and goals than anyone else in their history.
Elsewhere, West Ham United’s Lukas Fabianski, Southampton’s Jan Bednarek and Leeds United’s Mateusz Klich were also named as part of Sousa’s squad.
