New Brazil boss Dorival Júnior began his campaign to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win over England, with teenage starlet Ndrick scoring his first cap for his country in Saturday’s friendly at Wembley The team scores a goal. The Brazilian team has emerged from its worst period in more than 60 years, and it is hoped that Dorival Junior can revive in time to challenge for the 2026 World Cup. It was a major step in the right direction for the Selecao, who marked their managerial debut with victory against England, who are expected to head towards Euro 2024. The champion mounts a strong challenge.

On a cathartic night for Brazil after a miserable 2023, the highly-rated Endrick sealed the win for Brazil’s late winners.

The Palmeiras striker will join Real Madrid in July and is expected to succeed Neymar as Brazil’s latest superstar, and his game-winning cameo off the bench was a fitting coming-of-age moment in just his third appearance.

Endrick was in the spotlight in the 80th minute when the teenager stepped in and ignored England’s plea for offside, with Vinicius’ shot saved by Jordan Pickford.

At only 17 years and 246 days old, Endrick is the youngest national team goalscorer at Wembley.

He is also the youngest player to score for Brazil since Ronaldo in 1994.

Enderrick’s emergence has brought a breath of fresh air to the Brazilian team after an unusually dull period for the Selecao.

Snubbed by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and frustrated by the failures of his two caretaker managers, Dorívar Júnior was tasked with ensuring Brazil qualified for the World Cup.

The 61-year-old left Sao Paulo to take charge of Brazil in January, entering one of the most high-profile jobs in world football, just after his country ended a calendar year in which they lost more than 100 games (five) for the first time. Victories (3). The time begins in 1963.

Brazil have lost three consecutive World Cup qualifying games for the first time ever and face a tense battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

But judging from the energetic performance of Vinicius, the rise of Enderrick and the fighting spirit of his teammates, the Brazilian team finally has reason to be optimistic.

England boss Southgate was impressed by the new Brazil side, saying: “The difference was the brutality of that moment.

“In the final third they have players of the highest quality. The three midfielders are also technical players.

“They’ve got some good forwards and you’ve got to defend well. Enderrick has finished with their goals. It’s a good moment for him.”

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Brazil will aim to build on their first win over England since 2009 in another friendly against Spain on Tuesday.

While Southgate will be encouraged by a fine debut from Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, England’s performance was lackluster.

England have donned their controversial new home kit for the first time following criticism of manufacturer Nike’s decision to change the color of the St George’s Cross on the kit.

The debate over the shirt will soon be forgotten but Southgate will not have fond memories of its debut as England lost at home for the first time in 21 games.

Southgate chose Ollie Watkins over Ivan Toney as England’s centre-forward, with Harry Kane taking no chances due to an ankle injury.

But Watkins has given no indication that he can shoulder the burden if Kane is injured at the European Cup.

To add insult to injury, England stand-in captain Kyle Walker was forced off the field with a hamstring injury.

“He’s feeling something. We’ll just have to assess it over the next few days,” Southgate said.

Belgium’s friendly at Wembley on Tuesday is the last chance for England’s fringe players to impress before Southgate announces his Euros squad.

“I’m not disappointed at all with the performance. Obviously I don’t like losing but I thought there were a lot of really good performances from players who have barely played for England,” said Southgate, who revealed Kane will Not fit to play for England. Belgium match.

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