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4 min: Brazil have the first attacking platform but it ends with a handball outside of the box so England clear their lines. But it is not long until Brazil are back on the front foot and Ludmila gets in a great position but her attempt drags wide.
2 min: A good test for Keating today and it feels crazy to me that she is still only 21-years-old. She was incredible for Manchester City a few seasons ago, if she finds that form she will be a mainstay in goal for England for years to come. Hampton’s injury has presented the City star with an opportunity and Lionesses fans will be hoping she takes it with both hands.
Kick-off: England 0-0 Brazil
Here we go then. The Euros winners against the Copa America holders. This is set to be a thriller.
The players are emerging at the Etihad and the anthems will soon follow. All the action in this friendly to come in front a stacked crowd.
There is another name that is not be on the England team sheet today and that is the defender Millie Bright. She announced her international retirement before this camp. Read more about it here:
The Celebrity Traitors is a huge hit in the UK at the moment and it’s got me thinking who would be a good traitor in women’s football? I think Lucy Bronze would be good, of course she played the entire Euros without us knowing her leg was broken. What are your thoughts? Email me and let me know.
In another match which saw a goodbye to a legend, the USA lost 2-1 to Portugal. Have a read of the action:
There has also been a momentous game between Wales and Australia today. For Wales the legend Jess Fishlock played her final international match, while for the Matildas Sam Kerr returned after over 720 days. The result saw Australia come away with a 2-1 win, read all the action:
Our weekly newsletter Moving the Goalposts focused on Brazil in the latest edition, have a read to learn more about to expect from them this evening:
Here’s Brazil’s team news for this evening. They have gone with youthful talent, more on that shortly.
Brazil: Lorena, Mariza, Isa Haas, Tarciane, Yasmim, Angelina, Duda Sampaio, Luany, Ludmila, Dudinha, Bia Zaneratto.
Bench: Claudia, Carlinha, Thais Ferreira, Bruniniha, Thais S, Gutierres, Jheniffer, Calhau, Isabela, Ary Borges, Lais Estevam, Maranhao, Isa.
If Lucy Bronze comes off of the bench against Brazil she will become the out-in-out fourth most capped Lioness. She currently is tied with Alex Scott with 140 caps.
Maya Le Tissier starts after a lot of talk in the build-up saying she should be in the starting XV for England. Here’s Suzy Wrack’s take on the situation:
The team news is in. Maya Le Tissier starts for England, while Khiara Keating makes her England debut in goal.
England: Keating; Le Tissier, Greenwood, Walsh, Carter, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Kelly.
Bench: Bronze, Moorhouse, Kendall, Charles, Beever-Jones, Agyemang, Kearns, Naz, Blindkilde-Brown, Baggaley, Fisk, Hinds
I am still on the hunt for the Brazil team news but as soon as I have it I will share it with you.
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the international friendly between England and Brazil. The team news will drop soon but there are some stars we know to not be featuring for the Lionesses this evening.
The goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has stayed in England camp but has picked up a small elbow injury and so will not play this evening. Jess Park has withdrawn from camp because of a delayed concussion which has opened up an opportunity for Tottenham’s Jess Naz. Regular captain Leah Williamson is also out with a knee injury with Lauren Hemp and Lauren James also ruled out.
The last time the two nations played one another was in 2023 for the first Finalissma which England won on penalties at Wembley. Today’s game will take place at the Etihad, the first time the Lionesses have played there since 2005.
So keep your eyes peeled for Sarina Wiegman’s starting line-up and we will also bring you all you need to know prior to kick-off at 5.30 GMT.
