57 min Chilwell makes an important block from Raphinha’s shot, which came after good play from Bruno Guimaraes.
Updated at 21.17 CET
55 min Bellingham is getting frustrated by the stop-start nature of the game. It shouldn’t be an issue in the European Championship, where tactical fouling will be punished a lot more.
Updated at 21.16 CET
54 min Rodrygo combines well with the underlapping Wendell, who finds Vinicius Jr on the left of the area. His first-time cross is a beauty – except there’s nobody in the middle because they had all pulled out to the left.
Updated at 21.15 CET
51 min Belingham lies on his back in frustration after yet another foul, this time from Joao Gomes. Brazil have committed 15 fouls to England’s seven, six of them by Lucas Paqueta. Jogo bonito!
Updated at 21.11 CET
50 min Paqueta (again) fouls Stones 35 yards from goal. Rice clips the free-kick beyond the far post, where Gordon arrives late to hit a half-volley that is pushed away by Bento.
Updated at 21.10 CET
49 min An England corner leads to a chance for Maguire, who mistimes his header and ends up shouldering the ball away from danger.
Updated at 21.10 CET
48 min “Never bought the idea that Southgate is overly cautious,” says Max Williams. “He dropped Rooney early on, went three at the back in the 2018 World Cup, started a teenage Bellingham in 2022. His backing of Maguire was more a case of prioritising a settled and successful international centre back partnership rather than picking the favourites. I’d be amazed if he starts Henderson in Germany – it’s between Mainoo and Gallagher, with the Chelsea man probably having the edge. Interested to know your thoughts (and selection).”
Will it not be Alexander-Arnold? He’ll probably mix and match depending on the opposition. It wouldn’t surprise me if Mainoo moves ahead of Gallagher before the tournament starts; he’s extraordinary.
Updated at 21.09 CET
46 min England get the second half under way. No half-time substitutions on either side.
Updated at 21.05 CET
Half-time chit-chat
“The Brazil keeper hasn’t been great under the crosses and corners so far. I’d have thought it would have been Bento’s box” – Bill Hargreaves.
“It’s possible I’m in a minority of one, but I believe the death of football began with the introduction of squad numbers. Fifteen minutes into this game, having felt an unusual sense of tactical insight, I realised both teams have something close to classical, starting position numbers on their back. And it’s glorious. Why would you ever do away with something that improves the watching experience for viewers who may not be able to recognise Brazil’s third-choice left back?” – Seth Levine.
“Absolutely disgusting behaviour, Bellingham trying to get players sent off! What a jerk! Ah, no. I don’t mean it. Obviously I don’t mean it. He’s a ridiculous footballer, and seems superhumanly grounded and mature for someone who’s started his career in that manner. I’m just looking for faults because, frankly, as a Welshman, I’m genuinely terrified he’s going to lead England to a tournament victory over the next decade or so. He’s that good” – Matt Dony.
“It may just be that I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine, but it seems to me that both teams are less concerned with What It All Means than they are with enjoying their football and entertaining the people who have come to watch. It might just catch on” – Tom Atkins.
“Bellingham yes (hell yes, of course yes). Gallagher, Chilwell no. In midfield, Madison is surely a far better choice than Gallagher (or the injured Alexander-Arnold). At left back (there are injuries of course) Trippier is better, and I’d love to have a look at Livramento there (yes, he is left-footed – but he’s played a lot at right back – and Walker is undroppable at the moment). Harry looks a bit vulnerable – Colwill or Branthwaite?” – Francis Mead.
“At times, England have looked like Brazil in disguise (John Stones’ surge and dribbling before being fouled, quelle surprise, by Paquetà). But Brazil have the capacity to scythe the England defence apart with Vinicius, Rodrygo and the unfathomable Paquetà. Been impressed by the debut of Gordon who has shown pace and skill but distinctly underwhelmed by Chilwell who looks out of his depth and has lost all coordination with his left foot. Entertaining friendly” – Colum Fordham.
Updated at 21.03 CET
Half time: England 0-0 Brazil
Goalless at Wembley, but it hasn’t been dull. There have been good chances at both ends and a bit of needle too. Lucas Paqueta hit the post, Vinicius Jr had a shot cleared off the line by Kyle Walker, who then went off with a hamstring injury, and Raphinha missed a one-on-one.
The lively Ollie Watkins and Anthony Gordon went close for Englandwho were also a regular threat from set pieces.
Updated at 20.50 CET
2024-03-23 18:00:00
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