England take Hart as Brazil tamed

England began a year they hope will end with a place booked for Brazil by beating the Samba stars for only the fourth time in their history.

Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard were England’s scorers, either side of a fine equaliser from Fred at the start of the second half. However, there were far more plusses for manager Roy Hodgson than a first victory over Brazil since 1990.

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