England had been overwhelmed for the primary time since they exited the World Cup in December 2022 as Brazil ran out 1-0 winners at Wembley in a pleasant.
Teenage sensation Endrick settled the exhibition recreation by scoring with 9 minutes to play, with the 17-year-old changing into the youngest participant to attain in a senior match at Wembley.
England had a great probability to win the sport as Ollie Watkins blazed over from contained in the field, however Brazil might have scored extra as Lucas Paqueta struck the put up, whereas Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Endrick missed possibilities so as to add to the lead.
With England having only one extra match till Gareth Southgate picks his 23-player squad for Euro 2024, we price the gamers who misplaced to Brazil…
Jordan Pickford – 7
Saved by Walker and the woodwork for Vinicius and Lucas Paqueta’s possibilities however he did redeem himself by simply getting a contact on Rodrygo’s first-half effort to tip it across the put up. Could not do a lot about Endrick’s purpose as he made the sensible save from Vinicius to start with, as he did by denying the 17-year-old with the final kick of the sport. Nonetheless the undisputed No 1.
Kyle Walker – 6
Solely lasted 19 minutes resulting from a hamstring damage and whereas he saved a sure Brazil purpose by stopping Vinicius’ weak effort on the road, the actual fact he was overwhelmed for tempo by the Brazil talisman within the first place for the one-on-one hints that he could also be dropping that helpful pace that makes him so efficient.
John Stones – 7
Probably the most assured England defender out of these began. Gained extra tackles than every other England participant and may be very protected on the ball. The way in which Vinicius ran off him as a No 9 is somewhat regarding however continues to be up there among the many first names on the crew sheet.
Harry Maguire – 6
Made one large error to permit Rodrygo a transparent shot on purpose. Not essentially the most convincing defending there, neither was his menace from set-pieces. Changed by Lewis Dunk and with the Brighton centre-back and Jarrad Branthwaite trying on, the stress is again on the Man Utd man.
Ben Chilwell – 5
The left-back spot continues to be up for grabs! Chilwell was wasteful going ahead, ballooning crosses and photographs over the bar when present in good areas. And Brazil exploited his flank a number of instances on the counter-attack. Accurately taken off for Gomez, who deserved an opportunity. If Luke Shaw does not make the Euros after damage, this might be an issue place for Southgate.
Declan Rice – 7
On the ball, a superb metronome in midfield for England. Most touches out of any England participant on the pitch and his incisive ahead balls by means of the strains launched the likes of Gallagher and Bellingham in good areas. Performed Vinicius onside for the winner however others are extra responsible for that purpose. Must be wrapped in cotton wool whereas not enjoying between now and the summer season.
Conor Gallagher – 6
Shiny within the first half and confirmed glorious working on and off the ball. He even pressed Brazil after 5 seconds! Confirmed some good aptitude to current Watkins together with his large early probability – however too many wayward balls going ahead made him nameless at instances, particularly after the break.
Jude Bellingham – 8
Quiet begin and confirmed his frustration with a late and useless reserving. However then displayed his improbable midfield working between the strains and practically acquired Paqueta despatched off for 2 yellow playing cards. Might have scored with an audacious second-half effort and ultimately got here off with cramp, however every little thing that’s good about England goes by means of Bellingham.
Phil Foden – 7
Confirmed some very nice touches, was harmful together with his crosses and went shut a few instances within the first half. Moved into Bellingham’s function within the second half however did not do a lot after that. Appears to be like like he’s greatest suited on the wing.
Ollie Watkins – 5
Alternative missed. Large probability squandered on 18 minutes, however blazed over from contained in the field. That was his solely shot of the sport and he touched the ball simply 21 instances – that is 9 instances greater than Walker, who solely lasted 19 minutes. Ivan Toney, you are up towards Belgium.
Anthony Gordon – 7
Very optimistic England debut. After a quiet begin, the Newcastle winger did not cover and acquired at Danilo with some direct ball carrying. He might have scored twice however Bento denied him within the Brazil purpose. Gareth Southgate mentioned earlier than the sport he was assured that he’d play properly, and he did.
Substitutes
Ezri Konsa (on for Walker, 20) – 7
Robust ask for the defender enjoying catch-up on England debut however nonetheless made essential block from Rodrygo in build-up to Paqueta hitting the put up. Didn’t look misplaced at right-back and the actual fact he got here on earlier than Gomez exhibits how extremely Southgate charges him.
Lewis Dunk (on for Maguire, 67) – 5
Gave the ball away means too cheaply for Brazil’s purpose in the course of the park. A disgrace for the Brighton man, who is likely one of the contenders to place Maguire below a bit extra stress.
Joe Gomez (on for Chilwell, 67) – 6
Did not have a lot to do however was higher than Chilwell for positive. Seemed tidy, finishing 100 per cent of his passes and displaying his versatility by approaching at left-back.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Bellingham 67) – 6
Confirmed some good footwork on a pleasant mazy run down the fitting and was fairly good in one-on-one situations – however barely concerned. He wasn’t the one one although.
Marcus Rashford (on for Gordon, 75) – 5
Had some runs down the left however not an inspiring cameo in any respect. Outshone by Gordon.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6 (on for Gallagher 75)
Made a very nice flip to get the group going with Joao Gomes. Solely given quarter-hour and was upstaged by Endrick on the different finish of the pitch by way of wonderkid moments, however don’t be shocked if he had a much bigger function towards Belgium.