2 vs 1
Played
February 6, 2013 8:30 PM WAT
Wembley Stadium — London
Referee:‬ Pedro Proença‎
Attendance:‬ 87453‎
 
26′ Wayne Rooney
Fred 48′
60′ Frank Lampard
 

England - Brazil Preview: Ashley Cole set for 100th cap against World Cup 2014 hosts

The Three Lions are looking to celebrate the Football Association's 150th birthday with a win while visiting boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has a wealth of attacking options to call on

By Tom J Doyle

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  PROBABLE LINEUPS
ENGLAND
England
Hart
Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Cole
Wilshere, Gerrard
Walcott, Cleverley, Milner
Rooney

BRAZIL
  Brazil
Cesar
Alves, Miranda, Dante, Adriano
Ramires, Paulinho
Lucas Moura, Oscar, Ronaldinho
Neymar

Forwards Jermain Defoe (ankle) and Daniel Sturridge (thigh) are out of contention for England, with Theo Walcott or Danny Welbeck likely to push for a place alongside Wayne Rooney in attack.

Michael Carrick (hip) has also been ruled out of the squad, meaning Jack Wilshere may make his long-awaited return to the starting XI after featuring as a substitute against Sweden in November.

Ashley Cole is in line to receive his 100th international cap if he is selected ahead of the in-form Leighton Baines, while Gareth Barry misses out despite his fine performances for Manchester City.

Real Madrid forward Kaka has missed the cut for Brazil, but Luis Fabiano and Ronaldinho have both been included by Luiz Felipe Scolari, as well as QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

Chelsea defender David Luiz is set to miss out on the game as he is suffering from a calf strain.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • England have won only three of their 23 games with Brazil, losing 11 and drawing nine.
  • The Three Lions' winless run against the Selecao stretches back eight games - the last win came under Bobby Robson in 1990.
  • England won that game 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Gary Lineker.
  • Despite the poor run against Scolari's side, Brazil have only won two of their past 10 games at Wembley.
  • England have scored in all but one of their 31 games at the new Wembley.
  • Of their last 18 games, Brazil have won 15 and lost just twice.
  • The last tie between the sides saw Brazil run out 1-0 winners in Doha in 2009.
  • Neymar (pictured, right) will be the visitors' main threat with eight goals in his last six international appearances.

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Head to Head
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Mar 26, 2013Montenegro 1 - England 1WCQE
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Oct 17, 2012Poland 1 - England 1WCQE
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Apr 25, 2013Brazil 2 - Chile 2FR
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Team News
Available Squads
1Joe HartGoalkeeper
3Ashley ColeDefender
-Chris SmallingDefender
-Gary Cahill
2Glen JohnsonDefender
-Jack WilshereMidfielder
4Steven GerrardMidfielder
23Tom CleverleyMidfielder
22Danny WelbeckStriker
7Theo WalcottStriker
10Wayne RooneyStriker
23Jack ButlandGoalkeeper
15Joleon LescottDefender
2Kyle WalkerDefender
12Leighton BainesDefender
-Phil Jagielka
-Aaron Lennon
8Frank LampardMidfielder
16James MilnerMidfielder
-Leon OsmanMidfielder
20Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainStriker
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-AdrianoDefender
-Daniel AlvesDefender
-DanteDefender
-David LuizDefender
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-PaulinhoMidfielder
-RamiresMidfielder
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-Diego AlvesGoalkeeper
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