France wary of more balanced Brazil

Brazil were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the semi-finals before going down 3-0 to Netherlands in the third-place play-off in front of their home fans.

The appointment of Dunga as coach has helped turn their fortunes around with six straight wins heading into Thursday's encounter in France.

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