Nuno Mendes says Portugal can raise their level

Mendes: we have the tools to improve

Nuno Mendes spoke to the press ahead of the Croatia clash, and he did not duck the questions about Portugal's form. "We have the conditions and capacity to improve," the left-back said, acknowledging the team has not hit its ceiling yet at this World Cup (1). He pointed to Spain as the benchmark, the kind of level Portugal need to reach to go deep. No panic. Just honesty.