Japan 1-3 Brazil: 5 Talking Points

#2 Gabriel Jesus is a star in the making

Japan v Brazil - International Friendly

Manchester City's £27 million acquisition of Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras in January this year raised a few eyebrows, for the Brazilian was an untested quantity in the Premier League and only 20-years old.

Given the attacking riches in City's roster, many expected him to fall through the cracks and not make, but fast forward by 10 months, and he's the one leading the line for both City as well as Brazil.

Jesus showed tremendous promise in the final 6 months of last season, and has successfully built on it in the new season with a fine run of form for both club and country. In the match against Japan, the young striker tapped home a third of the evening - his eight for Brazil in 12 games - demonstrating his pure poacher instincts.

In a sizzling counter-attacking move by Brazil, Danilo sent in a low, defence slicing cross to Jesus, who made no mistake from close range. It was one of the easiest goals he's scored so far in his career, but there's no denying his precision.

Jesus has often displaced Aguero for a starting berth in Pep Guardiola's set-up in the new season, and hasn't disappointed with the faith pinned on him. With his stock rising by the day, Jesus continues to make staggering strides towards stardom.