Portugal thriving without a playmaker

For the first time since they re-emerged as a force in international football at Euro 96, Portugal are playing without a recognised playmaker.

What was seen as a weakness, however, as they lost their opening match 1-0 to Germany, has been turned to their advantage by passionate coach Paulo Bento.

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