We want to win World Cup: Amadeu

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There is always an exhibition of beautiful football whenever Brazil play but head coach Carlos Amadeu on Tuesday said that his side will not be content with just doing that and are determined to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Brazil have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup three times overall but have not done so for the last 14 years since 2003.

"The mood is really happy in the camp but we are not finished. We know we have more things to do and we are clear what to be done (to win this competition)," Amadeu said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the semifinal clash against England here on Wednesday.

"We want to play the Brazilian style of beautiful football. Every time you represent Brazil, there is a similar buzz attached with the team, be it in a friendly or a World Cup. We are happy with that but we have more things to do here," he added.

Brazil rallied from a goal deficit against Germany in their quarterfinal match with strikes from Weverson and Paulinho in front of a 66,000-odd crowd supporting them.

Amadeu said there is little to separate between his side and England. "Both teams are totally balanced. No team has any advantage. Both can win, we or them. It's a battle between two strong teams with individual players who have really great skills. It will be a great match," he said.

"If you see the history, we have balanced results. We faced England the most at youth level last year and the results were almost same number of wins, losses and draws."

England played all their three Group F matches and also the pre-quarterfinal against Japan here but the Brazil coach said his side too have adjusted to the conditions after playing against Germany here.

Meanwhile, England head coach Steve Cooper asserted that his side can match formidable Brazil in almost every aspect of the game and Wednesday's semifinal could be decided by a few defining moments.

"Brazil are a strong all-round side. They played some great football against Germany after a goal down. They showed a lot of fight and spirit to win the game. It is likewise with us also. I don't think there is a big difference tactically, physically and technically among the teams," Copper said.

"Tomorrow's match will be decided by a fine margin and through some defining moments, I'm sure. You go into the semifinal of a World Cup with your strength all over the pitch. We just want to play our way, get the right plan and deliver it ultimately," he added.

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