MANCHESTER, England :England lost 2-1 to Brazil in their first match since their European Championship victory in a friendly at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with Bia Zanaratto and Dudinha scoring for the South American team who were reduced to 10 players in the first half.

Brazil, who successfully defended their Women's Copa America crown in August, were impressive from the opening whistle and Zanaratto scored in the ninth minute when she flicked the ball past Jess Carter before tucking the ball into the bottom corner.

Dudinha capitalised on an England defensive blunder in the 18th minute when Ella Toone's turnover allowed the visitors to attack three-on-two, and Dudinha slotted the ball in off the near post.

Brazil were reduced to 10 players in the 21st minute when Toone was one-on-one

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