Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Friendlies.
Missing Players
England
Brazil
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Jermain Defoe | Out | |
Daniel Sturridge | Out | |
Michael Carrick | Out |
Player | Reason | Status |
---|---|---|
Thiago Silva | Out | |
Hernanes | Out |
Team News
England
Brazil
- England trio Jermain Defoe, Daniel Sturridge and Michael Carrick have all withdrawn from the squad through injury and no replacements have been called up.
- Jack Wilshere has also been in fine form of late and is in line for a start, though he will more likely appear from the bench.
- Ashley Cole is in line to pick up his 100th England cap.
- Dante is set for his international debut alongside David Luiz at the heart of the defence, but Luiz Felipe Scolari also has the option of the more experienced Miranda.
- With Hernanes ruled out through injury, Ronaldinho will go straight back into the Brazil starting lineup, with Lucas Moura on the bench.
- Luis Fabiano is expected to start having been drafted back in by the new head coach, and will provide some experience to complement the youth also on show.
prediction: draw? How so? Brazil will run over england.
England should win this.
ronaldinho and luis fabiano? WTF?!? This is hardly the solution to brasils problems.