Portugal could recall Deco to their midfield as they prepare to face Spain in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Deco missed their games against North Korea and Brazil due to a hip complaint, but he should be fit to start for the Portuguese.

However, manager Carlos Queiroz will have to make do without midfielder Danny, who is missing with a thigh injury.

A place in the quarter-finals and a meeting with either Paraguay or Japan is at stake.

Spain lost one game in the group stages in South Africa, while Portugal are unbeaten and have yet to concede in the tournament so far.