England vs Brazil: Live score, team news and updates as Anthony Gordon makes his Three Lions debut as hosts step out in their new kit for the first time following St George’s flag furore

I’m not sure I was expecting Anthony Gordon to start tonight, but he could prove a handful for the Brazil defence.

He has been excellent for Newcastle this season, and deserves his chance on the international stage.

Well, tonight he gets his shot, will he take it?

Craig Hope, Mail Sport, at Wembley Stadium:

Anthony Gordon starts here tonight and makes his England debut – to think, there were fears his season was over 10 days ago!

The last England player to make his full debut against Brazil was Nicky Shorey… and he ended up with two caps. Let’s hope Gordon fares better than that. I suspect he will.

Well, there you go, Anthony Gordon is in from the start.

What a game to make your debut, against Brazil, it doesn’t get too much better than that does it.

Ollie Watkins deputises for Harry Kane while Kyle Walker gets the nod as captain for the day.

Conor Gallagher also starts. It’s a big day for the Chelsea midfielder, if he wants to start at the the Euros, he will need to make his mark.

Kobbie Mainoo is on the bench and could make his England debut today, that would be incredible for the Manchester United youngster.

I must admit, when I look at this team it doesn’t strike me as a strong one compared to Brazil sides of the past.

However, saying that it does still pack a punch with the likes of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Lucas Paqueta starting.

It’s definitely a front-loaded team.

A big blow before the match for England, as they are set to be without their captain.

Gareth Southgate revealed he is likely to miss both of the warm-up fixtures in this international break.

Who do you think should replace him in the starting XI, Ivan Toney, or Ollie Watkins?

My guess would be Watkins. We will find out in a few minutes…

When you think of the Brazil national team, you think of winning.

However, that is not something the current side have been making a habit of recently.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite really, they have lost their last three matches.

They haven’t lost four in a row in nearly 23 years, and they will do everything to make sure it doesn’t happen tonight.

It will be a tough ask though, England will not make it easy.

The build-up to this match has been somewhat marred by the release of Englan’ds new kit.

The altering of the St George’s cross on the collar of the kit has caused quite the stir, with fans not happy over the new design.

Despite this, Nike have shared that they have no plans to change the ‘playful update’ on the shirt.

Tonight will be the first time we see England in their new strip for Euro 2024.

Under Gareth Southgate, England have been nearly untouchable at their national stadium.

Excluding penalty shootouts, the English national side are unbeaten in 20 consecutive matches at Wembley Stadium – not bad going is it.

Southgate himself has a stellar record as England manager, having beaten 39 of the 42 different opponents he has faced in his tenure.

However, he has not seen his side win over Brazil yet. Maybe today is the day?

We don’t get to see these two countries face off too much, but when we do it’s usually a pleasure.

I say usually because the last time these two faced in November 2017, they played out a 0-0 bore draw at Wembley.

However, with the players both sides have on show, surely we won’t see another one today?

Let’s hope I haven’t jinxed it.

Boy, oh boy, am I excited for this one.

International friendlies do not always catch the eye, but this one certainly does, it’s England vs Brazil. Two legendary international sides returning to battle once again, this time at Wembley Stadium.

England do not have the best of records against Brazil and will want to put that right today as Gareth Southgate seeks his first win against them.

It’s going to be a great chance to see what position England are in before the Euros this summer, and what will they be like without captain Harry Kane?

Let’s get this one going then!