England v Brazil (Fri 1 June)
Brazil are set to field some unfamiliar names for Friday's friendly against England at the new Wembley Stadium.
Stars such as Milan's Champions League winner Kaka, Barcelona's Ronaldinho, and Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva are well known and expected to play.
But the side could include the likes of Heerenveen striker Afonso Alves, who is top scorer in the Dutch league.
CSKA Moscow duo Vagner Love and Jo, Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Elano and Porto goalkeeper Helton may also play.
However, attacking midfielder Anderson, who has just signed a deal to join Manchester United, is not in the squad to take on England but is in the squad for the Copa America next month.
Brazil coach Dunga is using the England game as preparation for the defence of the Copa America.
Kaka and Ronaldinho have already said they will not be taking part in the competition because of tiredness.
"As far as winning the cup again, Brazil never goes to a tournament without the idea we are going to win," said Dunga.
"As far as the team, there is still 20 days to go. Many things can happen, someone can get injured, someone can get better or not, there is still a lot to go."
When Dunga announced his squad for the England game, many reporters in Brazil were surprised at the number of players he included from overseas.
So here BBC Sport looks at some of the players to watch at Wembley on Friday evening.
The former Corinthians forward has had an impressive year for CSKA Moscow, scoring six goals in 12 games. The 22-year-old made his Brazil debut in 2003 and has been linked with a move to Chelsea.
Another former Corinthians player, Jo has been an instant hit since joining CSKA Moscow last year - scoring 29 goals in 45 appearances. The-20-year-old claimed both goals in the 2-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg last weekend.
A relative unknown in Brazil, the 25-year-old Heerenveen forward has been making headlines in Europe. Alves, yet to earn his first cap for Brazil, fired 34 goals to top the Dutch League scoring list, setting a new club record in the process.
The 31-year-old, who can also play in defence, joined Hertha Berlin in 2004 and scored for Brazil against Japan in last year's World Cup. Gilberto has become a key member of Hertha's line-up and scored five goals for the Bundesliga outfit this season.
Brazil squad:
Doni (Roma), Helton (Porto), Daniel Alves (Sevilla), Maicon (Inter Milan), Gilberto (Hertha Berlin), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Juan (Bayer Leverkeusen), Alex (PSV), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Naldo (Werder Bremen), Gilberto Silva (Arsenal), Edmilson (Barcelona), Josue (Sao Paulo), Mineiro (Hertha Berlin), Elano (Shaktar Donetsk), Diego (Werder Bremen), Kaka (AC Milan), Ronaldinho (Barcelona), Robinho (Real Madrid), Vagner Love (CSKA Moscow), Jo (CSKA Moscow), Afonso Alves (Heerenveen).
Full England squad to face Brazil and Estonia:
Goalkeepers: Robinson (Tottenham), Carson (Liverpool), Green (West Ham).
Defenders: P Neville (Everton), Terry (Chelsea), Bridge (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Carragher (Liverpool), King (Tottenham), Shorey (Reading).
Midfielders: Beckham (Real Madrid), Gerrard (Liverpool), Jenas (Tottenham), J Cole (Chelsea), Bentley (Blackburn), Carrick (Man Utd), Lampard (Chelsea), Downing (Middlesbrough), Dyer (Newcastle).
Forwards: Crouch (Liverpool), Owen (Newcastle), Smith (Man Utd), Defoe (Tottenham).
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