Team News: Brazil rest Oscar, Hulk and Alexandre Pato

Brazil rest star trio

Brazil manager Mano Menezes has opted to rest star trio Oscar, Hulk and Alexandre Pato for his side's final Group C match against New Zealand this afternoon.

The Samba nation have already qualified for the quarter-finals ahead of the clash at St James' Park.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro and Manchester United full-back Rafael make up the Premier League contingent in the starting XI.

Opponents New Zealand include Queens Park Rangers defender Ryan Nelsen in their side, while there is also a start for young West Bromwich Albion striker Chris Wood.

Brazil: Gabriel, Rafael, Silva, Jesus, Marcelo; Sandro, Lucas, Danilo, Alex; Neymar, Leandro.

New Zealand: O'Keeffe; Payne, Hogg, Nelsen, Smith; Barbarouses, McGlinchey, Thomas, Rojas; Smeltz, Wood.

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