STRENGTHS

THEY haven’t hit the heights in terms of excitement but it’s not about how you start — it’s how you finish. Brazil showed doggedness and belief to grind out wins in their group against Costa Rica and serbia, despite not being at their best. GOING forwards they have it all: power in Romelu Lukaku, pace in Eden Hazard, trickery in Dries Mertens. The comeback against Japan shows they now have the courage and character to go all the way.