Scolari answers call for Carvalho

First call-up
It is a first call-up for the 25-year-old, whose performances for Porto had prompted calls for Scolari to consider him for the national team. The match will be played at CF Os Belenenses' Estádio do Restelo in Lisbon on 11 October.

Portugal squad
Ricardo, Quim, Miguel, Jorge Andrade, Nuno Valente, Ricardo Carvalho, Fernando Couto, Beto, Rui Jorge, Rui Costa, Luis Figo, Nuno Frechaut, Costinha, Deco, Hugo Viana, Simão Sabrosa, Luis Boa Morte, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pauleta.