England vs Brazil Prediction and Betting Tips: Two bets for high-profile friendly at Wembley

All roads lead to the Euro 2024 finals for England and their boss Gareth Southgate, who will be aiming to take the Three Lions one step further than at the last continental finals three years ago.

Friendlies against Brazil and Belgium over the next few days will provide Southgate with an opportunity to assess his options for this summer's tournament in Germany against two high-profile opponents.

At the same time that England will be seeking to become the champions of their continent, Brazil will be doing likewise at the Copa America in the USA.

The Selecao were runners-up in that tournament three years ago but they will have to improve on their recent performances that have seen them take just seven points from their first six World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

England vs Brazil Team News

England skipper Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, and Jordan Henderson are all doubts after missing training earlier this week, while Bukayo Saka has returned to Arsenal as a precaution.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins or Ivan Toney of Brentford could replace Kane in the striking role if the Bayern Munich star is deemed not to be at full fitness.

Brazil have named 11 uncapped players in their squad and only six members of their 26-man party have represented the Selecao on at least 20 occasions.

The visitors will definitely have a debutant in goal with the domestic-based trio of Bento, Leo Jardim and Rafael all vying to take the gloves at Wembley with Premier League goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson both out.

Outfield stars Neymar, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Marquinhos and Casemiro are among the missing contingent for Brazil.

Predicted XIs

• England (4-3-3): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Gomez; Gallagher, Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Watkins, Foden.
• Brazil (4-2-3-1): Bento; Danilo, Bremer, Beraldo, Ayrton Lucas; Guimaraes, Luiz; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Junior; Richarlison.

The countdown to Euro 2024 starts now for England and the Three Lions could begin to get their supporters dreaming of summer success with a Wembley win over Brazil on Saturday.

England haven't always impressed since their gut-busting quarter-final exit to France at the 2022 World Cup, but they are favourites to win this year's Euros, and for good reason.

The forward options available to Southgate are the envy of perhaps almost all other nations and the Three Lions' vibrant attacking stars could tear into an inexperienced Brazil side.

The Selecao, who have lost their last three games in a row, are particularly threadbare in defence with right-back Danilo, who has played 54 times for his country, their only player at the back to have been capped more than three times by Brazil.

There isn't that much experience in front of Brazil's backline either, and there is a real possibility that the visitors could be overrun at Wembley, with the hosts a best-priced 19/20 (Sky Bet) to emerge victorious.

Manchester City star Phil Foden could well be Brazil's tormentor-in-chief.

Foden has been in sizzling form for the Premier League champions this season, netting 11 league goals and laying on a further seven.

He has also weighed in with four strikes in the Champions League and was lauded by his boss Pep Guardiola as the best player in the Premier League at present after a starring role in this month's derby success over rivals Manchester United.

Backing Foden to get on the scoresheet at an attractive 15/4 (bet365) could be the way to go at Wembley this weekend.