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FT: England 1 - 2 Brazil Brazil went down to 10 players after scoring two early goals against England (Zaneratto and Dudinha) Stanway scored from the spot for England Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang on as substitutes for England Khiara Keating made her debut as goalkeeper Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa) and Taylor Hinds (Arsenal) called up for first time Get Involved: Comment on this page Alex Brotherton Dudinha (18 mins) And just like that Brazil double their lead. Ella Toone gives the ball away and Brazil pounce three-on-two. Dudinha receives the ball on the left of the penalty spot and stabs an effort in off Khiara Keating's near post. England 0-1 Brazil Ella Toone has England's first shot on target following a long throw from Maya Le Tissier's long throw, but it's tame and easy for Lorena to gather. England 0-1 Brazil Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium That goal means a lot to Brazil, even though it's a friendly. They huddled together in the corner afterwards to have a pep talk, while substitutes and staff celebrated on the sidelines as a group. It was far too easy for Bia Zaneratto to get through. Esme Morgan committed and Keira Walsh was too easily overpowered. England 0-1 Brazil Maya Le Tissier makes a good run down the right wing, puts in a low cross towards Alessia Russo but it's cleared for a corner. That's better from England. England 0-1 Brazil Another Brazil attack ends up with the ball falling to Angelina at the edge of the penalty area, but her volley goes harmlessly wide. England are under lots of pressure and can't keep hold of the ball. Click 'Get Involved' at the top of the page James: We all know the issues concerning Bright and Williamson but the centre half position doesn't half look weak at this moment in time. England 0-1 Brazil Lindsay Johnson Ex-Liverpool defender on 5 Sports Extra What a goal, great finish from Bia Zaneratto. She picks the ball up in that central area and hit a strong powerful shot with her left foot into that far bottom corner. You can see how much it means to Brazil, the whole squad were celebrating. It was always coming, Brazil have started well. England 0-1 Brazil Another dangerous Brazil cross is somehow smuggled behind behind by a combination of Alex Greenwood and two Brazil attackers. Lucky again there. Bia Zaneratto (9 mins) Brazil have looked dangerous on the break so far, but that was far too easy from England's point of view! Esme Morgan gets drawn out of position by an aerial duel, Bia Zaneratto runs on to a flick on past Jess Carter and tucks her effort past Khiara Keating into the bottom corner. England 0-0 Brazil Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium A confident first catch from goalkeeper Khiara Keating as Brazil float a deep cross in from the right. She was given a warm reception before kick-off, with the stadium announcer calling out her debut and boasting that she was "one of our own". England 0-0 Brazil Khiara Keating plucks a cross from the air with little fuss. That's a nice confidence builder for the young goalkeeper on her senior Lionesses debut. Click 'Get Involved' at the top of the page Sakinah: One of my favourite moments from the Euros is definitely when Agyemang saved us twice! England looked so down and out but she saved us! What a way to announce your talent to the world. One thing for sure is the future of the Lionesses is undoubtedly in good hands! England 0-0 Brazil Alessia Russo looks to play Ella Toone through on goal with a smart reverse pass, but Brazil goalkeeper Lorena is quick off her line to snuff out the danger. England 0-0 Brazil Big chance for Brazil early on! Ludmila was played through on goal with a pass through the England defence, but she slips as she shoots and Khiara Keating isn't called into action. Let off for the Lionesses. England 0-0 Brazil Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium Maya Le Tissier is at right-back, as expected. .. England 0-0 Brazil England's Ella Toone gets us underway. England v Brazil (17: 30 BST) With the anthems done, kick-off is now moments away. Let's have your predictions - will the Lionesses begin their Homecoming Series with a win? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no. England v Brazil (17: 30 BST) Here's a reminder of how England line up this afternoon. There are five changes to the side that started the Euro 2025 final against Spain three months ago. Lucy Bronze starts on the bench today, while Leah Williamson, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Hannah Hampton are absent through injury. Khiara Keating makes her England debut in goal, while Maya Le Tissier and Esme Morgan come into the defence. Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly, scorer of the penalty that clinched the Euros, start on the flanks. England v Brazil (17: 30 BST) Lindsay Johnson Ex-Liverpool defender on 5 Sports Extra It's got a real buzz and magic around and this is exactly what the squad deserve. This game against Brazil, the Copa America champions, what a game to get it started. To have two great teams, England and Brazil going at each other. I know it's a friendly but I think we are going to be in for a really good game tonight. England v Brazil (17: 30 BST) Emma Sanders BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Etihad Stadium It's been a busy few days at St George's Park with both the England senior squad and the under-23s getting back to business. While the senior squad have been reminicising on summer memories, the under-23s have been playing Monopoly deal and board game Partners. I caught up with London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey who said she preferred a game of Fortnite on the Xbox. While both teams want to win their matches during this international break, it is a rare chance for Sarina Wiegman's side to experiment. A block of four friendly matches is all they have left to end the year and Alex Greenwood was delighted one of them was back in Manchester. The last time the Lionesses played here was in the opening match of Euro 2022, when they beat Austria at Old Trafford. This time, it's on Greenwood's side of the city, with the Manchester City captain relishing a "special" night at the Etihad Stadium. "In a sense, it's like going home. To be with

the team in an England shirt, it will be something I'll cherish for a long

time, " she told me. "I was buzzing. When I knew it

would be against Brazil, I spoke to [Manchester City team-mate] Kerolin but

unfortunately she’s injured. "We were having some banter about it. It would

have been really special for her too but I’ll really enjoy it. " England were 2-0 down within 18 minutes at Etihad Stadium At a glance Goalkeeper Khiara Keating makes England debut but not at fault as they concede twice in 18 minutes to go 2-0 down Brazil score through Bia Zaneratto and Dudinha before midfielder Angelina shown red card for preventing a goalscoring opportunity England midfielder Georgia Stanway makes it 2-1 from the penalty spot Leah Williamson, Lauren James, Hannah Hampton and Lauren Hemp among the Euro 2025 stars missing through injury PLAYER RATER Double European champions England's homecoming ended in defeat as 10-player Brazil scored two early goals to claim victory in a friendly at Etihad Stadium. Playing their first match since winning Euro 2025 in July, and with several big-name stars missing through injury, England were rocked when Dudinha and then Bia Zaneratto put Brazil 2-0 up. Goalkeeper Khiara Keating, making her England debut at the home of her childhood club, could do little about either goal. The Lionesses were aided in their task to mount a comeback as Brazil midfielder Angelina was shown a straight red card for a pull-back on Ella Toone in the 21st minute. Georgia Stanway got a goal back shortly after the break from the penalty spot, before hitting the crossbar late on as England pushed for an equaliser. Sarina Wiegman made several changes which had an impact, including moving Manchester United captain Maya le Tissier from right-back to centre-back, but Brazil's tireless defending paid off. England play a second friendly match against Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday (19: 00 BST). This video can not be played 'Nerve-racking but very special' - Keating on England debut With double European champion status confirmed, the Lionesses were hoping to mark their homecoming from Euro 2025 with a celebration at Etihad Stadium. The attendance was 37, 460 in Manchester after the FA said before the match that over 43, 000 tickets had been issued – a Premier League game in the same city clashing with the kick-off time. The match programme cover had the words "European champions" plastered across pictures of the players celebrating, and the Euro 2025 trophy was on display outside the ground for fans to have selfies with before it was taken inside by record goalscorer Ellen White. Four successive friendly matches are a chance for England to experiment a little and continue to build at the start of what many in the squad have described as a "new cycle" this week, one that is focused on the 2027 Women's World Cup, being held in Brazil. Debutant Keating was given a warm reception at the Etihad as she filled in for goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, who was missing through injury. But it was not the welcome home England had planned as Brazil struck early when Zaneratto got the better of Esme Morgan and Keira Walsh, before Toone gave away possession and was punished when Dudinha slotted a second goal past Keating. The early scoreline was not harsh on England. They looked flat and uninspired in contrast to the energetic and daring Brazilians. The Lionesses were handed a lifeline when Angelina's blatant tug of Toone's shirt was punished with a red card, but the hosts did not respond until the second half. Wiegman, along with new assistant coaches Janneke Bijl and Arvid Smit, had an impact during the break and Stanway got a goal back from the penalty spot to set things going. The inevitable changes came as Lucy Bronze was roared on to the pitch by fans who were keen to express their admiration for her summer's performances, and that meant Le Tissier finally got her chance to play at centre-back. Le Tissier's role has been debated at length, with Wiegman insisting she sees her as a right-back in the current squad, but injuries to captain Leah Williamson and Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy opened the door and she looked assured in both positions across the 90 minutes. Despite defeat, we learned several things. Wiegman's side remain resilient and were much better in the second half, Le Tissier is at ease in an England shirt and they are still vulnerable defensively. For South American champions Brazil, this will be a result that is celebrated back home as they build confidence going into a home major tournament in two years' time. They had a strong contigent of travelling fans in Manchester and they celebrated the win with enthusiasm, dancing and singing at full-time. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. 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