FIFA U17 World Cup: England 3-1 Brazil, 5 talking points

#2 Brazil's capitulating midfield and defence, as well as coach Amadeu’s folly

Brazil were overrun in midfield

The Brazilian midfield performed decently till the 29th minute, but after Brenner missed the chance of the game (where he just had the keeper to beat but shot it agonisingly wide), the Brazilian midfield was completely overrun by the English.

The English players were given ample space and time to turn and pass which really turned the tide in favour for the English. A lack of coordination between the Brazilian defence and attack was also seen, more overall three of England's goals came from darting runs through the flanks and none of the wingers or midfielders tracked back properly to help out the full-backs.

It seemed the Brazil coach really made a blunder by playing a three-man midfield as they were completely overrun by their opponents, and Amadeu should have taken a leaf out of Japan’s game against England and could have covered the English midfield like the Japanese did.