The Football Association has announced that Brazil will be
England's first opponents at the newly rebuilt Wembley on 1st
June.
England have not played at Wembley in nearly seven years following
Dietmar Hamann's strike gave Germany a European Championship
qualifying win.
With the first match at the rebuilt stadium set to be a showpiece
event, no less than the 2002 World Cup winners Brazil will provide
England's opposition.
England have not played The Samba Boys since their 2002 World Cup
meeting in the Far East with the last home game against the South
Americans coming in May 2000.
"We're delighted to be able to announce that Brazil will be the
first team to take on England at the new Wembley," FA chief
executive Brian Barwick told The FA's website.
"It's a fantastic match to mark the team's return to the stadium
after nearly seven years on the road around the country.
"Brazil featured in some memorable matches at the old Wembley. I'm
confident there will be many new memories created there for England
fans over the coming years."
England will have to be on their game against the skilful
Brazilians as just five days later Steve McClaren's troops tackle
Estonia in a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier.
