England to face Brazil, Ireland

The Football Association have confirmed that England will take on both Brazil and the Republic of Ireland in friendly encounters next year.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil will travel to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, February 6.

In June, England will embark on a two-match tour of South America where they will face Brazil once again, as well as another so-far-unnamed nation.

Meanwhile, the Irish will play their first match at Wembley since the stadium was rebuilt on Wednesday, May 29.