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England national football team
International Friendlies
Feb 6, 2013 at 7.30pm UK
 
Brazil national football team

2-1

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Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole in 2011
Frank Lampard praises 'world-class' Ashley Cole
Frank Lampard says that Ashley Cole deserved to earn his 100th cap for England in last night's friendly victory over Brazil.
Feb 7, 17:57
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'I showed character to come back from blunder'
Gary Cahill insists that he will learn from his blunder, which led to a Brazil equaliser in last night's 2-1 victory for England at Wembley.
Feb 7, 09:10
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates his free-kick against Aston Villa on December 23, 2012
David Luiz guarantees Brazil World Cup triumph
David Luiz says that Brazil will still win the 2014 World Cup despite losing to England on Wednesday.
Feb 7, 07:37
Ashley Cole shouting from the bench
Roy Hodgson: 'Injury ended Ashley Cole occasion'
Roy Hodgson said that Ashley Cole's 100th cap for England was ended early due to a hamstring injury.
Feb 7, 06:56
New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to the media on November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Brazil need time'
Luiz Felipe Scolari says that Brazil need more time in order to learn to play together after their 2-1 defeat to England.
Feb 7, 06:33
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Jack Wilshere can live up to hype'
Roy Hodgson says that Jack Wilshere is more than capable of living up to expectations after his man-of-the-match display for England in their 2-1 win over Brazil.
Feb 7, 06:16
Ashley Cole taking a throw
"Overwhelmed" Ashley Cole thanks England fans
Ashley Cole thanks fans for his reception on Wednesday as he won his 100th England cap during a friendly win over Brazil at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 7, 00:56
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson: 'England deserved win'
England manager Roy Hodgson insists that his side deserved their 2-1 win over Brazil in Wednesday's friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 6, 23:14
Former England manager Graham Taylor FA Anniversary Celebrations Launch on January 16, 2013
Graham Taylor: 'England midfield world class'
Former England manager Graham Taylor singles out Steven Gerrard, Jack Wilshere and Tom Cleverley for praise following England's 2-1 win over Brazil.
Feb 6, 22:27
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard hails Jack Wilshere's impact for England
Frank Lampard hails the impact of England colleague Jack Wilshere following their 2-1 win over Brazil tonight and believes that he will become an integral part of Roy Hodgson's side.
Feb 6, 21:58
Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari on the sideline during his team's match with England on February 6, 2013
Luis Felipe Scolari praises England performance
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari praises England's display following his side's friendly defeat at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night.
Feb 6, 21:57
Chelsea soccer player Ashley Cole watches the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons NBA basketball game at the 02 arena on January 17, 2013
Ashley Cole doesn't receive award for 100th cap
Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole is not given an award at Wembley to mark his 100th appearance for England against Brazil.
Feb 6, 19:38

The Match

Match Report

Frank Lampard scores the winner as England beat Brazil 2-1 in tonight's friendly at Wembley Stadium.

Live Commentary

Read how England edged out Brazil in an entertaining international friendly at Wembley this evening.

Team News

Ashley Cole starts for England in tonight's friendly with Brazil at Wembley Stadium.

Preview

Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's friendly at Wembley Stadium between England and Brazil.

Build-up
Wayne Rooney
Rio Ferdinand tips Wayne Rooney for first goal against Brazil
Wayne Rooney is tipped by Rio Ferdinand to score first for England tonight against Brazil.
Feb 6, 18:55
Phil Neville
Phil Neville praises Ashley Cole
Phil Neville believes that centurion Ashley Cole is the best left-back that has ever played for England.
Feb 6, 18:43
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Roy Hodgson: 'Ashley Cole deserves credit'
Roy Hodgson says that defender Ashley Cole deserves a positive reception from the England fans as he prepares to win his 100th international cap.
Feb 6, 06:28
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere following the 5-2 win over Reading on December 17, 2012
Roy Hodgson plays down Jack Wilshere expectation
Roy Hodgson says that Jack Wilshere does not need to be put under extra pressure to be the star man for England.
Feb 6, 06:16
Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho: 'Neymar will be best in world soon'
Brazil forward Ronaldinho believes that his international teammate Neymar will become the world's best player over the next few years.
Feb 6, 04:11
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Ashley Cole: 'I don't get England recognition'
Ashley Cole feels that he does not get enough praise when playing for England.
Feb 6, 02:59
New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to the media on November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari: 'Neymar is in top three players in the world'
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that Neymar is already in the top three players in the world ahead of game with England.
Feb 6, 02:42
Irish assistant manager Liam Brady on November 18, 2009
Liam Brady tips Jack Wilshere for lengthy England career
Arsenal legend Liam Brady tips Jack Wilshere for a lengthy international career with England ahead of game against Brazil.
Feb 6, 02:25
Neymar
Neymar: 'England are not one of Brazil's rivals for the World Cup'
Brazil striker Neymar doesn't believe that England are one of his side's rivals to win the World Cup in 2014 because they rely too much on Wayne Rooney.
Feb 6, 00:25
Ronaldinho
Brazil reveal lineup for Wednesday's friendly against England
Ronaldinho will start against England for Brazil in tomorrow's international friendly at Wembley.
Feb 5, 20:25
Ronaldinho
England vs. Brazil - Five memorable matches
With England preparing to take on Brazil tomorrow, Sports Mole looks back over five memorable encounters between the two nations.
Feb 5, 16:43
Steven Gerrard England
Steven Gerrard hails "consistent" Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole receives praise from England captain Steve Gerrard as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for his country.
Feb 5, 16:39
Ashley Cole shouting from the bench
Roy Hodgson confirms Ashley Cole start
England boss Roy Hodgson confirms that Ashley Cole will win his 100th cap against Brazil.
Feb 5, 16:34
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari won't risk David Luiz
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari confirms that David Luiz will only feature for Brazil against England if he passes a fitness test.
Feb 5, 14:51
New Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari speaks to the media on November 29, 2012
Luiz Felipe Scolari: Turning down England "hurts"
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reveals that he was left hurt after turning down the chance to manage England.
Feb 5, 13:02
Ramires scores Chelsea's fifth
Ramires aims to halt Wayne Rooney in "good duel"
Ramires believes that it is important for Brazil to stop Wayne Rooney in tomorrow's friendly against England at Wembley.
Feb 5, 09:24
Steven Gerrard England
Glen Johnson: 'Steven Gerrard can win England World Cup'
Glen Johnson says that skipper Steven Gerrard can lead and inspire England's youngsters to World Cup victory in Brazil in 2014.
Feb 5, 06:37
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jagielka wants Spain repeat
Phil Jagielka says that England need to put in the sort of display against Brazil on Wednesday that helped them beat Spain in 2011.
Feb 5, 06:31
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Steven Gerrard wants "fantastic reception" for Ashley Cole
England captain Steven Gerrard hails Ashley Cole as the most consistent performer at international level in the modern era.
Feb 5, 04:16
Steven Gerrard England
Steven Gerrard admits World Cup concerns
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that his side's focus is on next month's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro rather than Wednesday's showpiece friendly against Brazil.
Feb 5, 02:59
Ashley Cole
Glen Johnson hails 'unappreciated' Ashley Cole
Glen Johnson claims that fellow full-back Ashley Cole deserves more credit ahead of winning his 100th England cap against Brazil.
Feb 5, 00:06
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opener against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Theo Walcott hails 'best England squad'
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott claims that the current group of England players is the 'best he has been a part of'.
Feb 4, 23:51
Phil Jagielka
Phil Jagielka: "I don't know a lot about Neymar"
Phil Jagielka admits to not knowing much about Neymar ahead of England's match against Brazil on Wednesday night.
Feb 4, 19:08
Neymar
Brazil arrive in London
Brazil arrive at Heathrow airport ahead of Wednesday's international friendly against England.
Feb 4, 15:20
New Liverpool signing Daniel Sturridge in the stands ahead of their game with Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Daniel Sturridge pulls out of England squad
A thigh injury forces Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to pull out of the England squad that will face Brazil this week.
Feb 4, 12:20
Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012
Dante relishing Wayne Rooney challenge
Dante says that he is looking forward to playing against Wayne Rooney when Brazil take on England at Wembley on Wednesday.
Feb 4, 08:26
Daniel Sturridge celebrates his first home goal for Liverpool, against Norwich, on January 19, 2013
Daniel Sturridge expected to miss England friendly
Daniel Sturridge emerges as a major injury doubt for England's friendly against Brazil on Wednesday.
Feb 3, 19:11
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick withdraws from England squad
Michael Carrick pulls out of the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Brazil through injury.
Feb 3, 19:02
Jermain Defoe is helped by his team's physio's after picking up an ankle inury during the match against West Brom on February 3, 2013
Jermain Defoe out of Brazil friendly
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas rules Jermain Defoe out of England's squad for Wednesday's friendly against Brazil.
Feb 3, 17:58
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rio Ferdinand blasts Rafael da Silva omission
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits his amazement that Rafael da Silva has not been named in the Brazil squad for February's friendly against England.
Jan 28, 17:34
Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012
Dante eager for Wayne Rooney battle
Dante says that he is "pleased" to have received his first call-up for Brazil.
Jan 24, 18:03
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