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with it. Maybe it was nerves or even because they were overawed. And that should be the biggest lesson for Southgate.

Realistically, the Three Lions know they would need a miracle if they got drawn against Brazil next summer, but one thing they cannot afford to do is to be as sloppy again.

For all of Brazil’s showboating and party tricks, they did not actually threaten Joe Hart’s goal that much.

Neymar’s through-ball released Coutinho just after the restart, but the England goalkeeper saved with his legs.

Livermore, fed up of being made to look silly, began to put his foot in. First, he had a bust-up with Alves – who would have seen red in a competitive game for retaliating by kicking out – and was then booked for yet another niggly foul.

As the game wore on, Brazil b e c a m e mo re threatening. Manchester City’s Fernandinho came on as a sub and smashed a low shot against the post.

Ashley Young blocked from Willian. But, make no mistake, England also opened up and went close themselves.

Three Lions substitute Dominic Solanke, yet to start an English league game, came on for his debut and nearly stole a late and unlikely winner.

That would have f latt ered England, but they have shown that with passion, the enthusiasm of youth and determination, they can upset and defy the best.

RIGHT SIGNALS England skipper Eric Dier shouts out the orders at Wembley last night