CNN —Teen sensation Endrick scored the winning goal as Brazil beat England on Saturday, putting him into the record books and alongside some of the greats of the Seleção.
He almost had another goal in the dying moments of the game but was denied by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
He is also a player with whom Endrick has drawn comparisons due to their playing styles.
“In the stadium where Pelé never managed to play … Endrick with his first international goal and a winning goal against England,” South American football expert Tim Vickery told BBC Radio 5 Live afterwards.
The kid is a prodigy.”Endrick’s goal against England was an important one too, with it giving new Brazil manager Dorival Júnior his first victory in his debut in the role.
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