Portugal left back Nuno Tavares insisted Diogo Jota will “always” be with the team after their first game since the Liverpool forward’s tragic passing this summer.Jota died in a car accident alongside brother André Silva in July and emotions were high for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Armenia as the Portugal squad took to the pitch for the first time without Jota.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been criticised for missing Diogo Jota’s funeral, paid an emotional tribute to the late footballer after scoring his first goal against Armenia on Saturday.

Liverpool players and fans have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.