Brazil name squad for FIFA U-17 World Cup
Hosts face Canada, New Zealand and Angola in group matches
First ever FIFA youth tournament in Brazil
Host nation Brazil have announced their squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The list of 21 players was announced by former player Branco, who is currently CBF youth teams manager.
Three players are missing from coach Guilherme Dalla Dea’s usual list: Paulo Eduardo, Juan and Reinier
Brazil will continue to prepare at the CBF training centre in Teresopolis until 22 October.
The hosts will kick-off their campaign against Canada four days later, before further Group A outings against New Zealand and Angola.
Brazil squad
Goalkeepers
Cristian (Atletico Mineiro), Marcelo (Fluminense), Matheus Donelli (Corinthians)
Defenders
Gabriel Noga (Flamengo), Gustavo Garcia (Palmeiras), Luan Patrick (Athletico Paranaense), Henri (Palmeiras), Patryck (Sao Paulo), Renan (Palmeiras), Yan (Coritiba)
Midfielders
Daniel Cabral (Flamengo), Diego Rosa (Gremio), Matheus Araujo (Corinthians), Pedro Lucas (Gremio), Sandry (Santos), Talles Costa (Sao Paulo)
Forwards
Gabriel Veron (Palmeiras), Joao Peglow (Internacional), Kaio Jorge (Santos), Lazaro (Flamengo), Talles Magno (Vasco da Gama)
*All squads provisional until the final list of players is announced by FIFA