No huge surprises are in store in terms of lineups as England take on Brazil at Wembley. Without much in the way of a midfield, Roy Hodgson’s been forced to throw Jack Wilshere, Steven Gerrard and Tom Cleverley into a trio behind Wayne Rooney. Danny Welbeck gets the nod ahead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left, but in general the Three Lions are more or less as expected.
England vs. Brazil: Lineups
Luis Felipe Scolari and Brazil are also as expected, mostly because they announced their lineups yesterday and appear to be mostly in this to have a good time. They should also be in a 4-3-3, with Corinthians man Paulinho anchoring midfield behind a dangerous attack that somehow manages to feature both Neymar and Ronaldinho.
England starting lineup (4-3-3): Joe Hart; Ashley Cole, Phil Jagielka Chris Smalling, Gary Cahill, Glen Johnson; Jack Wilshere, Steven Gerrard, Tom Cleverley; Daniel Welbeck, Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott.
Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3): Julio Cesar; Adriano, David Luiz, Dante, Dani Alves; Paulinho, Ramires, Oscar; Neymar, Luis Fabiano, Ronaldinho.
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