Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao 'Messinho' Willian scores in Brazil's 9-0 rout of New Caledonia at U17s World Cup - but Selecao fail to match England after racking up an incredible 81 shots at goal

Brazil U17 side hammered North Caledonia 9-0 in the ongoing 2023 U17 World Cup on Tuesday. Palmeiras wonder Estevao Willian - fondly known as 'Messinho' - was on target for the Selecao while Kaua Elias netted a hat-trick.

The Brazilians dominated the game as they took an incredible 81 shots at goal, which is the highest number of shots recorded at the U17 World Cup since 2013, when Ivory Coast took 42 shots against New Zealand.

Despite creating a record at the World Cup, Brazil's final goals tally was less than that of England, who scored 10 past the same opponent earlier in the group with just 39 shots on goal.

Brazil started their campaign with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Iran in their tournament opener but are now back in contention for a spot in the knockout stages after the thumping win.

Phelipe Leal's side will face England in their final group game of the U17 World Cup on November 17 at the Report Jakarta International Stadium.