Brazil vs. England

By Joe, www.Bettingexpert.com

A friendly might be the last thing on some of the players who are guaranteed to go to the World Cup next summer in South Africa. Both Brazilian Coach Dunga and England Coach Capello wanted to test a few more players out before the summer tournament starts. Both teams have already qualified so it will be an anxious wait for the World Cup draws in the beginning of next month. Apart from that, there is this international friendly to get past first.

Brazil Head Coach Dunga will not be taking this match lightly as he named a strong 24-man party to face England. He has taken a number of Brazil’s English-based players like Manchester City Robinho, Liverpool’s duo Fabio Aurelio and Luca while the several star players like Kaka, Daniel Alves, Luis Fabiano, Lucio, Diego and Hulk. Dunga has given a call up to Palermo Fabio Simplicio to replace thigh injury Benfica Rameries. Brazil is also contesting with Roma to release injured pair Doni and Juan.

Coach Fabio Capello has taken the opportunity to call up Sunderland striker, Darren Bent, Stephen Warnock and Tom Huddlestone to replace injured players to Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard, Aaron Lennon and Carlton Cole. Another name missing from the English squad is David Beckham as he will miss the friendly after his team, LA Galaxy, reached the Major League Soccer Western Conference Final. Surprisingly, Capello have decided not to include former Liverpool players, Michael Owen and David James for the trip to Doha.

No matter what the outcome of this match, it will be one of those games that will give us a flavor of what will be coming this summer. England could find themselves trying out a few new players in Doha but expect a strong Brazilian team as Dunga does not like losing. Last time it ended 1-1 in Wembley stadium and a draw this time won’t suit the occasion.

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