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- England trio Jermain Defoe, Daniel Sturridge and Michael Carrick have all withdrawn from the squad through injury and no replacements have been called up.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.
ronaldinho and luis fabiano? WTF?!? This is hardly the solution to brasils problems.
prediction: draw? How so? Brazil will run over england.
England should win this.