Gabriel Jesus played for 88 minutes as Brazil secured a 3-0 friendly win over South Korea in Abu Dhabi.


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The City striker put in an impressive performance for the South American giants in what was a comfortable victory.

Lucas Paqueta, Philippe Coutinho and former City defender Danilo were all on target for the Brazilians in what was Tite side’s first victory since their Copa America triumph in the summer.

Meanwhile, Phil Foden played for almost 80 minutes as England’s Under-21s were edged out 2-1 by the Netherlands in a friendly in De Vijverberg.

The City midfielder was at the heart of much of the young Lions’ best work but it was a frustrating night for Aidy Boothroyd’s team.

The hosts took the lead through a 23rd minute strike from Kaj Sierhuis but England looked like claiming a draw after Mason Greenwood levelled with 15 minutes to go.

However, deep into stoppage time, the Netherlands claimed victory thanks to a superb 25-yard free-kick from Javairo Dilrosun.

Ilkay Gundogan played for the full 90 minutes as Germany recorded a resounding 6-1 win over Northern Ireland in their final Euro 2020 group qualifier.

Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick, Leon Goretzka got two and Julian Brandt was on target after Michael Smith had opened the scoring with a super strike.


The match was a dead rubber with the hosts having already qualified for next summer’s finals before kick-off and Northern Ireland assured of a place in the play-offs..