England beat Brazil – as it happened
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Your support makes all the difference.England take on Brazil in an international friendly this afternoon. Phil Neville's side are safely through to next summer's World Cup but now the real hard work begins as they look to step up their preparations for the finals in France.
They face the South Americans on Saturday at Meadow Lane followed by Australia at Craven Cottage on Tuesday in what should be a good test of just how far this team has come.
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No changes for either side as the second half gets underway at Meadow Lane.
47 minutes
Good build-up play from England as Brazil get in the way of several efforts on goal. Eventually a shot from Izzy Christiansen goes wide. Encouraging start.
50 minutes
England have a free-kick 30-yards from goal. Captain Steph Houghton decides to take it on but her effort is saved comfortably by Barbara.
54 minutes
A second goal definitely looks to be on the cards for England here. Kirby, Toni Duggan and Parris are all heavily involved in another attack but are unable to trouble Barbara.
57 minutes
Brazil make their third substitution as Kerolin comes on for her senior international debut. Debinha makes way.
60 minutes
Big chance for Brazil. A lapse of concentration in England's defence leaves Raquel baring down on goal. A fine save from Telford denies her.
61 minutes
Phil Neville makes his first substitution of the afternoon as Beth Mead replaces Toni Duggan.
65 minutes
More pressure from England. Beth Mead's cross is parried away by Barbara and there's no England forward on hand to tap in the loose ball.
66 minutes
Brazil make another substitution as Camila is replaced by Tamires.
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