Richarlison marks first Brazil start with a brace

Richarlison scored twice as Brazil ran riot in a 5-0 friendly victory over El Salvador.

Theevertonforwardwas handed his first full debut after coming off the bench against the United States at the weekend and added to Neymar’s early spot-kick. Philippe Coutinho and Marquinhos also scored.

Brazil took the lead after just four minutes with Roberto Dominguez bringing down Richarlison and Neymar converting the penalty.

Richarlison then opened his international account in the 16th minute with an excellent curling effort from the edge of the box.

Coutinho scored from similar range on the halfhour after some excellent passing with Neymar on the left and Brazil went into the break 3-0 up.

Richarlison had his brace five minutes into the second half, hammering a shot inside the near post after the ball had fallen nicely to him 12 yards out. Marquinhos headed homea90th-minutecorner to complete the rout.

Argentina and Colombia were forced to settle for a goalless draw after playing out an ill-tempered encounter in New Jersey.

With both teams trying to shake off World Cup hangovers, Lionel Messi wasn’t in the Argentina squad for the international break because his future in the national team is still up in the air, while Colombia’s James Rodriguez was missing through injury.

Rangers’ Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos was an unused substitute.