Scolari's golden boys

As England have discovered over the years, stopping Brazil in full flow is never an easy task. ESPN Brazil correspondent Joao Castelo-Branco highlights three players Roy Hodgson’s team must keep quiet for if they are to celebrate a first win over the South Americans since 1990 . . .

He is a rising star of the Brazil team and Manchester United fans will get a glimpse of what they missed out on at Wembley. The attacking midfielder, 20, came close to moving to Old Trafford last summer but ended up being persuaded to join Paris St-Germain instead. Moura (above) has made a good start to his career in France since joining up with the squad last month. Fast and skilful on the ball, the England defence could be in for a tough evening.

Brazil don’t have many top strikers but the 29-year-old is expected to be given the chance to impress. Fred is a great goal poacher and after struggling in his four years at Lyon between 2005-09, has been in superb form at Fluminense. He finished top scorer in the Brazilian League last season and helped them win the championship. The previous Brazil coach Mano Menezes ignored him but Luiz Felipe Scolari sees his experience and talent as a big asset.

He is Brazil’s one big superstar and there is no doubt he has unbelievable skills. Back home many people regard it as a miracle that he is still playing in the Brazilian league for Santos. It certainly won’t be long before he moves to a major European club. It is what everyone is waiting for because then we will finally get to see just how good he is compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The forward, 21, will be crucial if Brazil are to win a record sixth World Cup next year.