Gilberto to face England with Brazil
May 17, 2007
Gilberto and Ronaldinho to face England
Brazil coach Dunga has selected a strong squad to take on England in the first full international to be played at the new Wembley Stadium.
Barcelona forward Ronaldinho and Arsenal legend* Gilberto are among 22 players picked for the 1 June friendly.
Both players have withdrawn from the Copa America, which starts on 26 June, because of tiredness.
Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva is the only English-based player in Brazil’s squad.
Go Bert!
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