The first chapter of a potentially monumental year for England did not follow the script on Saturday night as 17-year-old Endrick’s late goal helped Brazil to a 1-0 win and handed Gareth Southgate’s side their first defeat since the 2022 World Cup quarter-final against France.
England were rhythmic and fluid in attack but more than a little defensively suspect in their first match of a year in which they hope can deliver major silverware for the first time in 58 years at the European Championships this summer.
