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Seaman's tears, Ronaldinho's lob, Banks' save and more great England v Brazil moments

Next picture England welcome Brazil to Wembley to help celebrate the FA's 150th year, so we have decided to look at previous clashes between the two nations starting with the first in 1956. Captained by Billy Wright and aided by Stanley Matthews, who was the first ever recipient of the Ballon d'Or that year, England won 4-2. It didn't cause the Brazilians too many sleepless nights, though, as they lifted the first of their five World Cup trophies two years later. Click the arrow for more...

England welcome Brazil to Wembley to help celebrate the FA's 150th year, so we have decided to look at previous clashes between the two nations starting with the first in 1956. Captained by Billy Wright and aided by Stanley Matthews, who was the first ever recipient of the Ballon d'Or that year, England won 4-2. It didn't cause the Brazilians too many sleepless nights, though, as they lifted the first of their five World Cup trophies two years later. Click the arrow for more...

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By talkSPORT magazine | Tuesday, February 5, 2013

 

As Wembley waits to see a bright young Brazil side dazzle, we are looking at past encounters between England and the Samba stars starting with the very first one. Ashley Cole is expected to win his 100th cap and join a select group of players that include Billy Wright, Peter Shilton, David Beckham, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton and Steven Gerrard. Click the arrow on the right of the image to see more pictures of England v Brazil.

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For live and uninterrupted coverage of England v Brazil, then listen to talkSPORT on 1089/1053AM on Wednesday 6 February, from 7pm