LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Miguel Veloso earned his first call-up in a year as Portugal coach Fernando Santos announced his 24-man squad for an exhibition game against France and a European Championship qualifying match in Albania.

The Dynamo Kiev midfielder was included Friday alongside full-back Raphael Guerreiro, who has yet to make his first full international appearance.

Portugal's midfield will be weakened by the absence of injured regular William Carvalho, and playmaker Joao Moutinho is still in doubt, but central defender Pepe is fit again after missing the last qualifier.

The Portuguese meet France, the Euro 2016 host, on Sept. 4 and play in Albania three days later.

Portugal leads Group I with 12 points, two ahead of Denmark and Albania. Cristiano Ronaldo's team lost 1-0 to Albania at home a year ago.

Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

More From KSOO-AM / ESPN Sioux Falls