England vs Brazil: Preview, predictions and lineups
England play host to a blockbuster duel on Saturday evening as they take Brazil at Wembley.
Clashes between the two major footballing nations are infrequent, with the last meeting arriving in November 2017 which ended in a stalemate. Their last clash in a competitive fixture arrived over 20 years ago at the 2002 World Cup when Ronaldinho infamously lobbed David Seaman from a free-kick which sent Brazil into the semi-finals.
The March break represents one of the final opportunities for the respective managers to shape and hone their squads ahead of the summer. England are among the favourites to win their first European Championship crown in Germany after being beaten in the final three years ago, while Brazil are aiming to regain their Copa America title in the US.
The relatively unknown Dorival Junior is taking charge of his first game as Selecao boss this weekend, with Brazil going in search of their first victory over the Three Lions on English shores since 1995.
Here's preview of Saturday's friendly.
England
Brazil
North Macedonia 1-1 England — 20/11/23
Brazil 0-1 Argentina — 21/11/23
England 2-0 Malta — 17/11/23
Colombia 2-1 Brazil — 16/11/23
England 3-1 Italy — 17/10/23
Uruguay 2-0 Brazil — 17/10/23
England 1-0 Australia — 13/10/23
Brazil 1-1 Venezuela — 12/10/23
Scotland 1-3 England — 12/09/23
Peru 0-1 Brazil — 12/09/23
Country
TV channel/live stream
United Kingdom
Channel 4
United States
Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX Network
Canada
DAZN
Brazil
Globo, Canais Globo, DirecTV GO, NOW NET e Claro, SporTV
England are without a host of players expected to be in contention for Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad, including Bukayo Saka, who withdrew on Thursday after arriving with an existing injury.
Right-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold,
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