Brazil vs England

Wouldn't want to be a club manager this weekend. From a playing point of view - what is the point of this friendly? Qatar will be hotter than the sun - and the World Cup is likely to be cold in South Africa. As in Japan, we'll boldly chase Brazil for 60 minutes before collapsing from sheer exhaustion, allowing the likes of Ramires to actually look good. Lampard's already looking at two months out (although I flew economy this weekend - didn't stop me stretching my legs) and Terry looks unlikely too. Effect on the Premiership? Potentially huge. Effect on the 2010 World Cup, disregarding the various business lunches over 2018? Nil.