Endrick vs Jude Bellingham! Brazil call up Real Madrid-bound youngster for friendlies against England & Spain in first squad from Dorival Junior

New Brazil boss Dorival Junior has named his first Brazil squad for the friendlies against England and Spain on March 23 and 26 respectively. And Real Madrid-bound striker Endrick has been selected in that 26-man group, with the teenager hoping to build on his two national team caps.

The announcement on Friday read: "Dorival Junior announced today his first call-up as head of the Brazilian National Team! There are 26 athletes who will represent Amarelinha in the friendlies against England and Spain on the 23rd and 26th of March, respectively."

Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are also in the Brazil squad.

Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick, who has scored 18 goals in 63 games for the Brazilian outfit, signed a deal to join Los Blancos in late 2022 for £50m ($63.6m), will link up with the Spanish giants in July when he turns 18. While anticipation over his move grows, another youngster in Bellingham is flourishing at the Santiago Bernabeu - so if they feature for their respective countries, it could be a heck of a battle.

Before that possible matchup between England and Brazil, Endrick's Palmeiras are in action on Sunday away to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo in the Campeonato Paulista, whereas Bellingham's Madrid travel to Valencia on Saturday in La Liga. The England midfielder has been passed fit to feature in that clash.