Endrick and Bruno Guimaraes scored the goals as Brazil wrapped up their pre-World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over fellow qualifiers Egypt in Cleveland on Saturday.

Teenage talent Endrick scored Brazil's winner at Huntington Bank Field after Egypt had rattled the five-time world champions with an early equaliser to cancel out Guimaraes's opener.

The victory completed a smooth build-up for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, whose team had routed Panama 6-2 in Rio de Janeiro last Sunday at the Maracana Stadium.

Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on June 13, before further first round fixtures against Scotland and Haiti.

African qualifiers Egypt launch their World Cup against Belgium on June 15 before facing New Zealand and Iran in Group G.

New Zealand, meanwhile, played in England in their warm up match, with the Kiwis looking to improve on their 4-0 loss to fellow World Cup qualifiers Haiti.

England dominated possession but could not add to their lead with the Kiwis happy to keep the score down.

The Three Lions eventually prevailed thanks to Harry Kane's 79th international goal.

Kane flicked in Djed Spence's cross in first half stoppage time as England laboured to victory against a side 81 places below them in the world rankings.

"We're here for preparation more than the result," said Kane after his 67th goal of the season for club and country.

"It's the best shape I've ever been in my career.

"I'm excited, can't wait for it to get started."

England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L. (AFP)


Edited by Tony Sabine