Richarlison called up to Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies

Everton forward Richarlison has been called up for Brazil's upcoming friendlies against the United States and El Salvador.

The £40m striker was reunited with his former Watford coach Marco Silva when he signed a five-year contract at Goodison Park in the summer.

The attacker has had an eventful start to life in Merseyside, scoring three goals and picking up a red card in his opening three Premier League games.

Richarlison will replace Fluminense player Pedro, who was injured in a league fixture against Cruzeiro at the weekend, in Tite's latest squad.

Brazil will play the USA at the Metlife Stadium on September 6, before facing El Salvador at FedExField in Washington on September 12.