Luiz Felipe Scolari made an unsuccessful return as Brazil coach on Wednesday as a 23-year unbeaten record against England ended with a 2-1 loss at Wembley Stadium.
Fred canceled out Wayne Rooney's opener for England at the start of the second half, but Frank Lampard curled the match-winner in off the post on the hour.
Meanwhile, the much anticipated attacking duo of Neymar and Ronaldinho was unable to deliver as the Brazilian national team continues to struggle.
Beating the five-time world champions for the first time since 1990 will raise English expectations as they try to ensure they qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next year.
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England's Frank Lampard (L) celebrates with team mate Daniel Welbeck after scoring against Brazil during their international friendly soccer match at Wembley stadium in London February 6, 2013.
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England's Gary Cahill reacts during the international friendly soccer match against Brazil.
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England's Theo Walcott challenges Brazil's Adriano (R) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Frank Lampard (L) celebrates with team mate Wayne Rooney after scoring against Brazil during their international friendly soccer match at Wembley stadium.
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England's Steven Gerrard challenges Brazil's Neymar (R) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Frank Lampard (L) scores past Brazil's Paulinho during their international friendly soccer match.
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Brazil's Fred (R) controls the ball on the way to score the equaliser against England.
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Brazil's Fred (2nd R) scores the equaliser past England's goalkeeper Joe Hart (L) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Glen Johnson (R) and Chris Smalling react after a goal by Brazil's Fred (L).
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Brazil's Fred (2nd R) celebrates with team mates after scoring the equaliser against England.
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Brazil's Fred (L) celebrates with team mate Neymar after scoring the equaliser against England.
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England's Jack Wilshere (2nd L) challenges Brazil's David Luiz (C) and goalkeeper Julio Cesar (2nd R).
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A television camera follows Brazil's Ronaldinho (R) off the pitch at halftime during the international friendly.
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England's Chris Smalling challenges Brazil's Paulinho (L) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Wayne Rooney challenges Brazil's Dante (R) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Wayne Rooney (3rd R) scores the opening goal past Brazil's captain David Luiz.
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England's Ashley Cole challenges Brazil's Oscar (R) during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Wayne Rooney (R) checks on his team mate Theo Walcott during their international friendly soccer match.
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England's Frank Lampard (L) celebrates with team mate Daniel Welbeck after scoring against Brazil during their international friendly soccer match at Wembley stadium in London February 6, 2013.
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