Brazil are the opponents for England's first game at Wembley since the stadium was rebuilt
David Beckham is back in the England starting line-up after being recalled by boss Steve McClaren
And Michael Owen is in the England side for the first time since suffering a knee injury at last year's World Cup
Reading's Nicky Shorey makes his England debut and is quickly faced with the daunting sight of Ronaldinho on the attack
An early England attack ends when Joe Cole hits the ground following a Brazilian challenge
In a goalless first half, Beckham looks lively and goes close with a trademark free-kick
Steven Gerrard - playing in a deeper midfield role so that Frank Lampard can push forward - challenges Brazil's Naldo
England break the deadlock when captain John Terry heads home Beckham's 68th-minute free-kick
Beckham is delighted with the assist - an emphatic return to the international stage for England's former captain
Beckham is given a standing ovation by the Wembley crowd when he is substituted late in the game
Goalkeeper Paul Robinson denies Brazil's Alfonso and McClaren's men look set for a morale-boosting win
But England are denied a victory when Ribas Diego heads in Gilberto Silva's cross seconds before the final whistle
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