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England 0 Brazil 0 as it happened: Joe Gomez superb as Gareth Southgate's side hold World Cup favourites

Relive the action as England held Brazil at Wembley

Liam Corless
Tuesday 14 November 2017 18:26 GMT
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England held another top nation to a Wembley stalemate as they shared a forgettable goalless friendly with Brazil.

Four days on from a strong display in a 0-0 draw against World champions Germany, a Brazil side boasting the likes of Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus failed to break down a resolute England defence.

Fernandinho came closest to settling the contest as the Brazil substitute hit the post in the second-half as Gareth Southgate again opted for an experimental side as he continues his plans for the World Cup.

Relive coverage below.

Loftus-Cheek appeared assured and assertive on his international debut
Loftus-Cheek appeared assured and assertive on his international debut (Getty)

When is it?

The game takes place on Tuesday November 14 – TONIGHT!

It kicks-off at 8pm.

What TV channel is it on?

ITV will be showing their match, their live coverage begins at 7.30pm.

You can also watch online via the ITV Hub.

The game will be live on ITV
The game will be live on ITV (AFP)

Can I still get tickets?

Nah you’re too late. It’s old out. Sorry.

What have they been saying?

Southgate has been encouraged by Rashford's recent form
Southgate has been encouraged by Rashford's recent form (Getty)

Gareth Southgate on Marcus Rashford: “It's amazing really that he's been a player who's been able to dip under the radar as we think so much of him, not only his ability, but his mentality and his maturity.

“He's a very exciting player, but grounded, wants to improve all the time. For me he's going to be a top player. He has all the attributes of the top players I've worked with, but he's still only 20.

“Quite often we look across at each other in training and raise our eyebrows at some of the things he does. He's a very exciting player."

“Jose (Mourinho) wouldn't mess around, but he picks him in all the big games and is on the field in nearly every game.

“We wanted to look after him last summer as we see him as a big part of our future. He'll score goals... his technique and his finishing ability are tremendous.”

Can Jesus become as good as Ronaldo?
Can Jesus become as good as Ronaldo? (Getty Images)

Dani Alves on his team-mate Gabriel Jesus: “I wasn't joking when I called him the new Ronaldo.

“He's already great and will get better. For all that he's done, all that he's achieved, there's no pressure.

“He's doing what he loves.”

Predicted line-ups

England XI: Hart; Maguire, Stones, Cahill; Walker, Livermore, Dier, Loftus-Cheek, Bertrand; Rashford, Vardy

Brazil XI: Alisson; Alves, Marquinhos, Miranda, Marcelo; Casemiro; Coutinho, Paulinho, Augusto, Neymar; Jesus

What are the odds?

England to win: 4/1
Brazil to win: 3/4
Draw: 13/5

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Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:12
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55' - England's Jake Livermore and Brazil's Dani Alves go into the referee's book in quick succession for late challenges on Neymar and Ryan Bertrand respectively.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:16
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58' - That's an impressive show of confidence from Marcus Rashford. He skips past Casemiro, Marcelo and Miranda before Casemiro eventually gets back to dispossess the England striker in Brazil's penalty area. Lovely run.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:21
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Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:22
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64' - Ryan Bertrand sloppily gives the ball away in the left-back position and Brazil have a four-on-four situation on the edge of England's penalty area. Joe Gomez, who has stood out tonight, does well though and intercepts the ball before drawing a foul from one of Brazil's attackers.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:26
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68' - Brazil make their first substitutions of the match as Willian and Fernandinho replace Philippe Coutinho and Renato Augusto.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:28
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72' - Just like in the first half, England have grown into the second period as it's gone on. Brazil haven't offered too much going forward over the past 10 minutes and England are keeping possession so much better than they were just after half-time.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:33
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75' - Dominic Solanke and Tammy Abraham replace Marcus Rashford and Jamie Vardy for England, while Gabriel Jesus makes way for Roberto Firmino for Brazil. 

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:35
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Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:36
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76' - Off the post! Eric Dier is dispossessed cheaply in the middle of the park and Fernandinho drives forward for Brazil before driving a low shot from distance which skims the outside of Joe Hart's right-hand post.

Liam Corless14 November 2017 21:38

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