England v Brazil - in pictures

It's the 24th meeting between the two countries - England have won three times and Brazil 11 times, with nine draws. England's last victory was back in 1990 at the old Wembley, when a 37th minute Gary Lineker goal was the difference between the sides. Despite Brazil falling to a lowly (for them) 18th in the FIFA World Ranking, they're still a big draw for fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Because it's Brazil there's also plenty of media interest in this game - here a Brazil fan is interviewed for television Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

You have to take your feather headdress off to these Samba dancers, because it's blooming freezing outside the ground Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Football in the 21st century. Hmmm Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

As the teams line up Ronaldinho is called forward to be presented with a shirt to commemorate his 100th appearance for Brazil although apparently it's his 95th official cap, we'll leave the Brazilian FA to explain that one. Steven Gerrard is then given a special Golden Cap to commemorate becoming the sixth England player to join the centurian cap club Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Ashley Cole wins his 100th cap tonight so becomes the seventh member of the club. It's the first time two holders of 100+ caps have played in the same side. Though Cole will have to wait till later in the season to receive his Golden Cap Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The England fans combine to form a huge St Georges flag during the national anthem Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The England team line up for a minute's silence in memory of the Munich disaster, the recent fire disaster in Brazil and Bobby Moore who died 20 years ago, though a handful of morons roar and shout their way through it Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Looks like the Brazilians have taken Steven Gerrard's comments on board as Dante, Ramires and Paulinho put pressure on Jack Wilshere Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Captain Gerrard, showing no sign of old legs in his 101st appearance in the national side, surges forward Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Lets hope they've got thermals on under there Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It may be a friendly but the challenges certainly aren't as demonstrated Oscar and Tom Cleverley Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The stern looking referee Pedro Proenca gets into the face of Danny Welbeck Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Oscar shoots past Chelsea team-mate Cahill Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

As the first-half approaches the mid-way point Ronaldinho puts in a cross which hits Jack Wilshere's outstretched hand and the referee points to the spot. Ronaldinho himself steps up and hits the ball towards the bottom right-hand corner, where Joe Hart does superbly to get down and save. Hart can only the parry the ball a couple of yards in front of himself and to the right, but does splendidly to get back on his feet and block Ronaldinho's follow-up Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

In the 26th minute Wilshere plays a fantastic through ball to Theo Walcott who takes a touch and shoots but the shot is saved by Julio Cesar ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The ball falls to Wayne Rooney on the edge of the area and he keeps his composure to stroke the ball into the net Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari isn't happy about that Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Neymar, who's not having the best of games for a youngster with his reputation, is crowded out by Cole and Rooney Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Two minutes after half-time Scholari has something to smile about as Brazil are level when Fred drives home from the edge of the area Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Gary Cahill rightly hangs his head in shame as it was his mistake in over running the ball which gave Neymar possession and he slotted the ball through to Fred to score Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Rooney can't see a way through the Brazil defence Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

David Luiz tussles with Leighton Baines Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Just before the hour mark a fine first time clipped shot from Frank Lampard gives England the lead back Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Brazil almost draw level not long after when Neymar, perhaps having seen England's game against Sweden, tries to beat Joe Hart with an overhead kick. Alas it's not as successful as Zlatan's Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

This time Gary Cahill controls the ball in front of Neymar Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Jack Wilshere goes on a surging run Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The final whistle goes and England celebrate a 2-1 victory - both old timers ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

And young bucks Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian