The striker was named in Brazil's squad ahead of the Copa America - just a week after turning 22. There were plenty of surprises in Tite's squad with Lucas Moura, Fabinho, Malcom, Vinicius amongst those to miss out. He spoke to the local press shortly after the news, revealing his nerves having been the 22nd name called in the 23-man squad. "I even looked to the side when it reached the 22nd name and I had not yet been called. Richarlison has thrived at Everton since joining from Watford last summer, bagging 13 Premier League goals to secure his spot in the Copa America squad.

Source: Daily Mirror May 18, 2019 04:54 UTC