England vs Brazil: Three Lions host five-time World Cup winners
ENGLAND are all set to take part in two exciting friendlies in preparation for the highly anticipated Euro 2024 this summer – and first up is a battle with Brazil.
The Three Lions stormed into qualification by incredibly finishing top of Group C without losing a single match.
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And it is a campaign Harry Kane will never forget as his strike against bitter rivals Italy saw him become England’s all-time top scorer.
But the England captain’s chances of adding to his tally are in jeopardy after Thomas Tuchel confirmed Kane sprained his ankle during Bayern Munich’s 5-2 win over Darmstadt.
This would also mean that Gareth Southgate would have to wait a little longer before seeing his favorite team start ahead of the upcoming European Championship.
However, given Brazil’s recent form – losing their last three games in a row – the England coach should feel he has enough to get through this test without Kane.
When is England vs Brazil?
- England’s mouth-watering match against Brazil takes place on Saturday, March 23.
- The kick-off is scheduled for 7pm GMT.
- Wembley is the designated arena for this exciting game and can accommodate approximately 90,000 passionate fans.
- Nothing could separate the sides when they last met way back in a friendly match in 2017.
Which TV channel can it be seen on and can it be streamed live?
- England vs Brazil is broadcast LIVE on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.
- Coverage is expected to begin at 6 p.m., an hour before kickoff.
- Fans can also stream the action via the All4 app.
- Alternatively, SunSport can follow the entire match minute by minute via our live blog.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes, that’s possible!
The England vs Brazil match can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV licence.
What’s the team news?
Gareth Southgate remembered Ivan Toney and Joe Gomez and issued call-outs to two shock names.
But on-loan West Ham midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been dropped from the squad.
Harry Kane is still included despite twisting his ankle in his last appearance for Bayern Munich.
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English team
Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City) ).
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Ajax), James Maddison (Tottenham), Declan Rice (Arsenal).
Forward: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney ( Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
Elsewhere, Manchester United star Casemiro has been left out of the Brazil squad due to injury
Arsenal stars Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus have also missed out, but their defensive teammate Gabriel Magalhaes has made the team.
Brazil team
Goalkeepers: Bento (Athletico-PR), Leo Jardim (Vasco da Gama), Rafael (Sao Paulo).
Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo), Wendell (Porto) Beraldo (Paris St. Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Fabricio Bruno (Flamengo), Murilo (Palmeiras).
Midfielders: Andre (Fluminense), Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United), Pablo Maia (Sao Paulo).
Forward: Endrick (Palmeiras), Pepe (Porto), Galeno (Porto), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona) and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid). (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; Editing by Tom Hogue).
What are the chances?
- England 10/11
- Sign 5/2
- Brazil 23/10
*Also thanks to Paddy power are correct at the time of publication