After a build-up dominated by the brouhaha over an altered St George's flag on the back of the new shirt and talk about the manager's future, Saturday's glamour friendly between these injury-hit sides failed to live up to the hype.
Southgate's side survived a few scares on a night that was heading towards a goalless conclusion until 17-year-old Endrick's first senior international goal secured a 1-0 win at a sold-out Wembley.
This was England's first defeat since their World Cup quarter-final exit to France 15 months ago, with the meek end to their 10-match unbeaten run leading to early exits and some grumbles at the final whistle.
Brazil had been on a run of three straight losses but, under new boss Dorival Junior, had the best chances of a stop-start opening period that saw Lucas Paqueta hit the post and somehow escape a second yellow card.
Vinicius Jr and Raphinha also had chances for the Selecao, with the former's late shot leading to teenager Endrick's matchwinner as England made a poor start to a year they hope will go down in history.
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