New Delhi: Portugal and Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will face England in a warm-up encounter as the FA announced that the nation will play summer friendlies against Turkey, Portugal and Australia as part of their preparations for Euro 2016.


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The tie against Portugal at Wembley on Thursday, June 2, will be an intense affair for England as Ronaldo led side will be a tough test.


The former Manchester United player will relish the big encounter on June 2 in his return to the nation.



Roy Hodgson's men will meet Turkey at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 22, before facing Portugal and Australia.


The game against Australia will be played in Sunderland on Friday, 27 May.


Hodgson said that he is happy with the draws. "I'm happy we have secured three challenging opponents," said Hodgson.


Turkey and Portugal have both qualified for Euro 2016, which begins on 10 June.


England have been drawn alongside Wales, Russia and Slovakia for the tournament in France.