Brazil Would Relish Wayne Rooney Leading Their Line - Frank Lampard

Ahead of England's friendly with Brazil in Qatar on Saturday, a confident Frank Lampard has claimed that at least a quartet of Lions would make it into Brazil coach Dunga's first-team selection.

The Chelsea midfielder, in line to receive his 76th cap, also claimed that in terms of talent, there was not much to separate Fabio Capello's side from the Canarinho.

"We should believe in ourselves because personnel-wise, our players have the talent to match anyone - including Brazil," the 31-year-old explained to ZOO magazine.

"We’ve got top, top players, some of the best in the world. You’re talking about Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.

"Those guys could be compared to any player in the world and I am absolutely sure Brazil would want them in their team. I would say Rooney [is top of the list] because he is the one who can make special things happen.

"He’s the most talented guy in our team and the best I’ve played with for England. He can create and score goals out of nothing.

"John Terry is the best defender I have ever played with and Steven Gerrard has got everything, he’s a complete midfield player, the stand-out one in England."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com UK