While in Lisbon, Mr Panetta and Portuguese Defence Minister Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco spoke warmly of their long-standing bilateral military ties.

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His first game in charge was a 5-5 draw with Holland, with two goals from Derby County's Branco Strupar marking his first international start.

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