England will take on Brazil in an international friendly game at Wembley. The game is scheduled to be played on February 6, 2013 at 1930 GMT.
Ashley Cole is all set to earn his 100th cap for England when he steps onto the ground, a very grave achievement of which not many can boast.
England has a star studded line up but enters this game on the back of some shaky form. They have won just two of their last five games, drawing two and losing one.
In their previous international game against Sweden, they were out played by Zlatan Ibrahimovic who became the first player to score four goals in one game against England.
Brazil on the other hand arguably has one of the most talented team comprising of a perfect mix of experience and young talent. They haven’t lost a single game from the last six that they have played.
The English will miss forwards Jermain Defoe and Daniel Sturridge who are out of contention for due to injury. Michael Carrick is also out and his spot may be filled by Jack Wilshere.
The Brazilians will miss out on Real Madrid star Ricardo Kaka ass he was overlooked by Filepe Scolari. Veterans Luis Fabiano and Ronaldinho have both been included.
David Luiz’s inclusion in the starting XI will be subject to a late fitness test as he suffered a calf strain while on club duty for Chelsea.
Expected line-ups: England: Hart, Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Cole, Wilshere, Gerrard, Walcott, Milner, Lampard and Rooney
Brazil: Cesar, Alves, Miranda, Dante, Adriano, Ramires, Paulinho, Lucas Moura, Oscar, Couthino, and Neymar