Portugal coach Paulo Bento has announced his 23-man squad for the Euro 2012 play-off games against Bosnia-Hercegovina.

The 2:1 defeat to Denmark in their final Euro 2012 qualifier meant that Portugal will have to battle for their place at the final tournament through play-offs.

Paulo Bento’s side have been drawn alongside Bosnia-Hercegovina, the team they beat in World Cup 2010 play-offs.

The former Sporting Lisbon coach has now announced his squad for the two play-off games, with absolutely no surprises in the selection.

Jose Bosingwa has again been overlooked, but Pepe, Danny, Fabio Coentrao and Hugo Almeida all return after missing the Denmark game through injury.

Silvio and Carlos Martins have been included despite missing their last few club games through injury.

The first game between the two sides will be played in Zenica, with Portugal 2.50 (3/2) at Stan James to win the match and make a giant step towards the final tournament.

Portugal squad:

Goalkeepers: Rui Patricio (Sporting), Eduardo (Benfica), Beto (CFR Cluj)

Defenders: Bruno Alves (Zenit St. Petersburg), Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid), Sereno (Koln), Joao Pereira (Sporting), Pepe (Real Madrid), Rolando (FC Porto), Silvio (Atletico Madrid).

Midfielders: Carlos Martins (Granada), Joao Moutinho (FC Porto), Miguel Veloso (Genoa), Raul Meireles (Chelsea), Ruben Amorim (Benfica), Ruben Micael (Real Zaragoza)

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Danny (Zenit St. Petersburg), Hugo Almeida (Besiktas), Helder Postiga (Real Zaragoza), Nani (Manchester United), Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas), Nuno Gomes (Sporting Braga).