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Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has been handed his first call-up by Brazil after an outstanding season in the Premier League.
Joelinton has been rewarded for his fine form with a Brazil call-up, his first for his country.
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Joelinton called up for Brazil
The 26-year-old who played as an attacker before the arrival of Eddie Howe has blossomed in the No 8 role in midfield.
The last 18 months have seen a staggering turnaround in his career, going from an underperforming attacker to a dependable energetic attacking midfielder.
He made 32 league appearances as Newcastle finished in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
Brazil squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Alex Telles (Sevilla), Ayrton Lucas (Flamengo), Danilo (Juventus), Vanderson (Monaco), Ibanez (Roma), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Nino (Fluminese)
Midfielders: Andre (Fluminense), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Joelinton (Newcastle United)
Forwards: Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Malcolm (Zenit), Peter (Flamengo), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Rony (Palmeiras), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Raphael Veiga (Palmeiras).
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