2 vs 1
Played
February 6, 2013 7:30 PM GMT
Wembley Stadium — London
Referee:‬ Pedro Proença‎
Attendance:‬ 87453‎
 
26′ Wayne Rooney
Fred 48′
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: England 2-1 Brazil

Frank Lampard's instinctive finish gave Roy Hodgson's men an impressive victory over an out-of-sorts Selecao at Wembley, leaving Luiz Filipe Scolari with much to ponder

By Liam Twomey at Wembley

  • Joe Hart
    121
    23
    3.00

    Joe Hart

    Flapped at the ball a couple of times and parried Ronaldinho's penalty back into danger, but showed great bravery and reflexes to deny him on the rebound. Could do nothing to prevent Fred levelling the scores.

  • Ashley Cole
    91
    43
    3.00

    Ashley Cole

    Neymar's preference to run at Johnson meant he went long periods without a direct opponent. Oscar got in behind him once, but this was an otherwise solid display on his 100th international appearance. Replaced by Baines at the interval.

  • Chris Smalling
    95
    33
    3.00

    Chris Smalling

    Looked reasonably composed until Brazil got their equaliser, before contributing to England's five minutes of madness with a drilled pass back to Hart which eventually resulted in Fred clipping the crossbar.

  • Gary Cahill
    57
    80
    2.50

    Gary Cahill

    A threat at both ends of the pitch, testing Cesar from set-pieces as well as gifting Brazil their equaliser just after half-time. It was an error which tainted an otherwise impressive performance, built on some fine last-ditch defending to deny Neymar.

  • Glen Johnson
    111
    23
    3.50

    Glen Johnson

    Marshalled Neymar surprisingly well and got forward whenever he could, combining neatly with Walcott and the England midfield.

  • Jack Wilshere
    370
    33
    4.00

    Jack Wilshere Top of the Match

    Ran the show in the first half, worrying Brazilian defenders constantly with his skilful driving runs and silky passing. Was unfortunate to concede a first-half penalty, but Hart bailed him out. Not as influential after the break.

  • Steven Gerrard
    180
    32
    3.50

    Steven Gerrard

    Showed encouraging maturity and discipline in the holding role, linking neatly with Wilshere and delivering consistently dangerous set-pieces.

  • Tom Cleverley
    110
    87
    3.00

    Tom Cleverley

    The least noticeable of England's first-half midfield triumvirate, he nevertheless did the simple things well before being replaced by Lampard at half-time.

  • Danny Welbeck
    62
    90
    2.50

    Danny Welbeck

    Worked hard but looked out of place on the left, and wasted a golden opportunity to double England's lead after good work from Wilshere and Gerrard.

  • Theo Walcott
    192
    21
    3.00

    Theo Walcott

    Took time to really warm to his task, but exposed Adriano's lack of defensive prowess after the break, surging past him and producing dangerous low crosses.

  • Wayne Rooney
    182
    36
    3.50

    Wayne Rooney

    Not spectacular by any means, but led the line with an authority we're not used to seeing from him in an England shirt, and bagged himself a goal and an assist.

Substitutions

  • Leighton Baines
    94
    29
    3.00

    Leighton Baines

    Replaced Cole at the break and got forward to deliver one or two of his trademark dangerous deliveries.

  • Aaron Lennon
    52
    51
    3.00

    Aaron Lennon

    Came on for Walcott with just under 20 minutes left, and offered more of the same.

  • Frank  Lampard
    229
    21
    3.50

    Frank Lampard

    The man was born to score goals. His finish from Rooney's lay-off was one any striker would have been proud of: Instant, instinctive and devastatingly accurate.

  • James Milner
    47
    49
    3.00

    James Milner

    Provided tactical discipline and hard graft when he came on for Welbeck on the hour.

  • Julio César
    80
    10
    3.00

    Julio César

    Made a number of decent to very good saves, but was powerless to prevent either Rooney or Lampard finding a way through.

  • Adriano
    17
    53
    1.50

    Adriano

    His decision-making was poor going forward, and defensively he was embarrassed by Walcott's pace and direct running on numerous occasions.

  • Daniel Alves
    21
    50
    2.00

    Daniel Alves

    Not his rampaging self down the right. Shackled Welbeck with relative ease but contributed little to his side's attacks.

  • Dante
    75
    20
    3.50

    Dante

    Solid and sensible at the heart of defence, breaking up attacks and not panicking when faced by one of England's pacey attackers. Not at fault for either of the goals.

  • David Luiz
    79
    25
    3.00

    David Luiz

    Made a number of timely interceptions and well-positioned blocks, but was left exposed by his full-backs and midfelders.

  • Oscar
    92
    38
    2.50

    Oscar

    As ever, showed flashes of genius, but has yet to really dominate a match against English opposition. He's got plenty of time to learn, though.

  • Paulinho
    17
    41
    2.00

    Paulinho

    This was not a display to impress long-time suitors Chelsea, or anyone else for that matter. Accomplished little of consequence and was withdrawn on the hour.

  • Ramires
    29
    41
    2.00

    Ramires

    Showed his usual pace and dynamism, but invariably found himself chasing shadows as England's midfielder passed around him.

  • Ronaldinho
    105
    82
    1.50

    Ronaldinho Flop of the Match

    Off the pace from the outset, and his tame penalty gave Joe Hart the chance to be a hero. A sad shadow of his glorious former self.

  • Luis Fabiano
    18
    47
    2.00

    Luis Fabiano

    Lacked the pace or guile to break England's high line and was replaced at the interval.

  • Neymar
    48
    103
    2.50

    Neymar

    A disappointment on his return to these shores after some wonderful performances at the Olympics. Clearly has a lot of talent, but never found his rhythm.

Substitutions

  • Miranda
    23
    16
    2.50

    Miranda

    Came on for Luiz just as England appeared content with their lot going forward.

  • Filipe Luis
    23
    18
    2.50

    Filipe Luis

    Looked more solid than Adriano, the man he replaced, but by then the intensity of the game had eased.

  • Arouca
    22
    15
    3.00

    Arouca

    Injected some much-needed urgency into the Brazil midfield, but could not turn the tide.

  • Jean
    18
    20
    2.50

    Jean

    Replaced the disappointing Paulinho but could not provide any greater impetus in the midfield.

  • Lucas
    56
    14
    3.00

    Lucas

    Was on his toes to mug Cahill and feed Fred for the equaliser, but his influence faded once Lampard restored England's lead.

  • Fred
    49
    17
    3.00

    Fred

    Took his chance brilliantly seconds after coming on, but in the main his lack of rounded skills outside the penalty area harmed Brazil's approach play.

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