Ronaldinho, Neymar and Oscar among the Brazil players who will start against England... and Chelsea's Luiz is the captain


Scolari's starting line-up

Brazil: Julio Cesar; Daniel Alves, David Luiz (c), Dante, Adriano; Ramires, Paulinho; Oscar, Ronaldinho, Neymar; Luis Fabiano

Roy Hodgson and his men know the challenge they will face on Wednesday night, with Luiz Felipe Scolari confirming his starting line up.

Ronaldinho, Neymar and Luis Fabiano are all set to thrill Wembley, along with Chelsea stars David Luiz, who captains the side, Ramires and Oscar, and Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar.

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On the ball: Neymar (left) watching Ronaldinho (right) is among the starting XI for Brazil

On the ball: Neymar (left) watching Ronaldinho (right) is among the starting XI for Brazil

The remainder of the side to face England includes Daniel Alves, Dante, Adriano and Paulinho.

Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho, 32, most recently appeared for his country a year ago in a 2-1 friendly loss against Bosnia.

Globoesporte said that Luiz, who had been suffering with a calf injury, was moving freely and had no apparent problems.

Hodgson has already confirmed that Steven Gerrard will captain the England side as usual, with Ashley Cole earning his 100th cap.

Brazil boss Scolari admits that it ‘hurt’ him to turn down the England job seven years ago and has not ruled out accepting it in future.

The former Chelsea manager, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, begins his second stint in charge of his home nation against England.

Prestige friendly: Brazil are looking forward to taking on England at Wembley on Wednesday night

Prestige friendly: Brazil are looking forward to taking on England at Wembley on Wednesday night

Asked about his decision to stay with Portugal rather than succeeding Sven Goran Eriksson in 2006, Scolari said: ‘I still had a contract with Portugal national team and I was not willing to break that contract.

‘Of course it hurts. It hurt a lot. I would have loved to be manager of the England national team. Who wouldn’t?

'And who knows, you never know what might happen one day. It’s a wonderful national team. Tomorrow I’m sure I will talk to Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole and wish all the best.

‘But it was my duty to fulfil that contract with Portugal. Imagine what would have happened if we had met in the 2006 World Cup and I already had the contract with the England national team.’

Blue boys: Ramires, David Luiz and Oscar are all in line to start

Blue boys: Ramires, David Luiz and Oscar are all in line to start

 VIDEO  Close-up look at Brazil training ahead of the England game