Brazil names U-17 WC squad

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Rio de Janeiro: Brazil announced their 21-man squad for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup scheduled from October 6 to 28 in India.

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil announced their 21-man squad for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup scheduled from October 6 to 28 in India.

The squad, which was announced by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday, will feature the promising Vinicius Junior.

Junior, who represents Flamengo in the Brazilian top division, scored seven goals in Brazil's unbeaten run to the U-17 South American Championship title earlier this year which helped the team qualify for the U-17 World Cup. He was also named the best player of the tournament.

Squad: Goalkeepers: Gabriel Brazão, Lucas Alexandre, Yuri Sena; Defenders: Wesley, Luan Cândido, Weverson, Lucas Halter, Matheus Stockl, Rodrigo Guth and Vitor Eduardo; Midfielders: Alanzinho, Marcos Antônio, Rodrigo Nestor, Victor Bobsin, Victor Yan and Vitinho; Forwards: Brenner, Lincoln, Paulinho, Vinícius Junior, Yuri Alberto.a

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