Deco is set to lose out to Rui Costa

Deco led Porto to Champions League glory with a man-of-the-match performance in the final.

But he believes Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will stick with Rui Costa as his playmaking central midfielder for the trounament.

"I don't know what's in the coach's mind but from what we've seen the first choice will be Rui Costa," the Brazilian-born star said.

"I don't think we're incompatible but we'll have to see. Whenever I've played alongside him I've felt good."

Deco was called up to the Portugal squad by former Brazil coach Scolari in March 2003, just a week after being granted Portuguese citizenship.

I love Portugal and I love playing for the national team Deco Souza

Appropriately enough, that match was against Brazil and Deco crowned a spectacular debut by scoring the winner.

This season he has been in excellent form for Porto and scored the second goal in their 3-0 victory over Monaco in the Champions League final.

"I don't regret choosing to play for Portugal," Deco said. "I've always been well treated and it's a pleasure to play here.

"I was born in Brazil and it would be a lie to say that I'm just Portuguese now and not Brazilian but I love Portugal and I love playing for the national team."

The hosts get the tournament under way against Greece on 12 June.

Portugal follow up their Group A game against Greece in Porto with matches against Russia and Spain.