England 0-0 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

Relief for England, and Manchester City.

He was holding his hamstring and fans would have feared for the worst, but he looks fit to carry on.

Walker is the only man who can keep pace with Vinicius Jr, so it is big that he is able to continue.

Great pace from Kyle Walker!

Vinicius Jr is through one-on-one and looks almost certain to score, he lofts it over Jordan Pickford but Walker is there on the line to get it clear.

It wasn’t the strongest effort form the Real Madrid attacker, but take nothing away from Walker.

However, he is down now – has a muscle gone from that sprint back?

First chance from Brazil and it comes from the boot of Rodrygo.

Raphinha feeds the Real Madrid forward whose strike is saved easily by Jordan Pickford.

That was the first time Brazil showed what they are about – they do have a very threatening attack.

It’s another free-kick won by Conor Gallagher as he is chopped down by Lucas Paqueta once again.

Nothing comes of it, but England are certainly having the better of these opening minutes.

Both sets of fans have started the match with a sing-song, the atmosphere is loud at Wembley.

These atmospheres bring out the best games, so let’s hope this one can get going.

Conor Gallagher wins a free-kick for the hosts which is bent just wide by Phil Foden. It would have been a lovely goal.

There you go, it was sung brilliantly.

There is then a one-minute applause in memory of former England manager, Terry Venables, who died last November. A lovely tribute.

And now, we are underway at Wembley. Can England heap more misery on Brazil or will the visitors end England’s Wembley unbeaten streak?

We will find out over the next 90 minutes!

The two teams are out and it’s time for the national anthems.

I always love this part, especially hearing other nations anthems and how their fans belt it out.

It is also always brilliant to hear the fans unite in singing ‘God Save the King’, thinking about the national anthem at Euro 96 sends shivers down my spine.

As we get nearer to kick-off, it’s worth mentioning that Brazil have a new manager in the dugout today – Dorival Jr.

The 61-year-old joined the national team as boss in January, leaving Sao Paolo.

Not the easiest of first games, is it?

What a day it could potentially be for Kobbie Mainoo.

The 18-year-old has lit up the Premier League for Manchester United this season, earning himself an England call-up because of it.

Will he get his chance today, or will he have to wait another time? Either way, Mainoo has a very bright future.

Kick-off is getting closer and closer, so what are you all thinking?

I want to hear your predictions. I think it could be a very good day for England, so I’m going for 2-1 to the Three Lions.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

Gareth Southgate is as excited as many England fans to see Anthony Gordon in action for the national side tonight.

He is electric on the wing on his day – Southgate will be hoping he hits that form today.

With Harry Kane out tonight, it’s a big night for Ollie Watkins.

He starts for a second game in a row for England, and tonight is the perfect chance for him to show his club form in the Three Lions shirt.

He’s netted three goals in his nine caps so far for his country, while netting 16 Premier League goals for Aston Villa this season.

He knows how to find the back of the net, that’s for sure, but will he do it tonight?

Speaking to the press in the days leading up to the match, England manager Gareth Southgate gave his thoughts on the England kit scandal.

The Three Lions is our iconic symbol. It is what distinguishes us not only from other football teams around the world but England rugby and cricket.

In my head, if it’s not a red cross on a white background then it isn’t the cross of St George anyway. It’s presumably some artistic take which I’m not creative enough to understand.

Brazil fans have arrived at Wembley in their numbers, and are making some noise.

They will be willing their side on, but the England fans will be looking to bring more noise to push the Three Lions to victory.

The atmosphere is set to be electric!

Joe Cole on the kit controversy, speaking on Channel 4:

From a football perspective it is the last thing Gareth [Southgate] will want to deal with, I thought he dealt with it unbelievably well.

He talked about the fact that we have and haven’t had St George’s flags on the kit before. We’ve always had the three lions because that’s what the England football team represents.

It’s not a big deal in the scheme of things.

Tonight’s programme for the match is one that remembers former England manager, Terry Venables.

Venables sadly passed away in November 2023, and it is the first England fixture since that day.

A fitting tribute to a man that led England to the semi-finals at the 1996 European Championship

Anthony Gordon could prove a handful for the Brazil defence tonight, 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!