Two heavyweights meet at Wembley on Saturday as both sides prepare for their summer tournaments. Ahead of their first meeting in seven years, we pose the question, many England players would get in a combined England vs Brazil XI based on market value?
England vs Brazil Combined XI Based On Market Value
This is based on the market value data provided by Transfermarket.
We have also included players who have been confirmed to be in their respective squads, as of March. For example, the likes of Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neymar will not be in included in this list due to injury. The formation we will be going for is 4-3-3.
GK – Aaron Ramsdale – £21m
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale may have been squeezed out by David Raya this season, but the England back-up is still the most expensive on this list.
RB – Kyle Walker – £11m
Despite nearing his mid-30’s, Kyle Walker’s wealth of experience, blistering pace and ever-increasing trophy collection means he just manages to squeeze ahead of Girona’s Yan Couto at right-back.
CB – Bremer – £50m
Bremer has established himself as one of the finest defenders in Serie A and at 27 years old, there is still plenty left in the tank.
The Brazilian is the only Selecao defender to make it into the back line.
CB – John Stones – £32m
Injuries and the inevitable passing of time has seen Stones’ market value fall slightly, but he remains one of the best defenders in the world. There’s not a trophy available in top flight English football that he hasn’t lifted, and now as one of the more senior, longer-serving members of the Manchester City squad, he is invaluable.
LB – Ben Chilwell – £25m
Chilwell is a prime example of a modern day fullback. The type that switches to attacking and putting crosses in for his teammates to running back and defending in style.
CDM – Declan Rice – £94m
Rice has been one of, if not the, signing of the season, playing a crucial part in Arsenal’s title bid. They’ve kept the most clean sheets in the league and scored the most goals, with Rice lending a strong helping hand in both endeavours.
CM – Jude Bellingham – £153m
Bellingham’s debut season in La Liga has been nothing short of immaculate, climbing to the top of the scoring charts with 16 goals, all the while operating as a midfielder. At just 20 years of age, he’s already being touted as the next Ballon D’or favourite. The sky is the limit.
CM – James Maddison – £60m
Maddison has been an influential attacking force since making the switch to Tottenham this season. In a season dotted with injuries, he’s still created 12 big chances and has delivered 123 crosses – the kind of number 10 profile that could help England o their way to major success.
LW – Vinicius Jr – £128m
Vinicius Jr is regarded as one of the preeminent wingers in world football.
Speed is the name of the game for the only other Brazilian in this 11, but combined with his goalscoring ability, he has fast become one of Real Madrid’s most valuable assets.
So far in his relatively short career, he is best remembered for his goal in Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League final win over Liverpool.
ST – Harry Kane – £94m
Kane has taken the Bundesliga by storm since his move to Bayern Munich last summer. He has 37 goals in 35 appearances, but this fixture may come too soon after clattering into the post against Darmstadt.
RW – Bukayo Saka – £111m
Arsenal’s starboy has been flying once again this season and he’ll be hoping to have the same impact on the England squad in Germany this June.
Where can I watch England v Brazil?
England v Brazil will be televised on Channel 4. The programme begins at 6pm with kick-off at 7pm. The match is just as friendly as England prepare for the Euros and Brazil prepare for Copa America.
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