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We don't fear Brazil, says Aluko

29 July 2012-PA Sport

Winger Eniola Aluko insists Team GB will not be fazed by the prospect of facing the might of Brazil in front of a record crowd for a women's international at Wembley on Tuesday.

Saturday's 3-0 victory over Cameroon at the Millennium Stadium, courtesy of goals from captain Casey Stoney, Jill Scott and Steph Houghton, saw Hope Powell's side book its place in the last eight of the Olympics with one Group E fixture to spare.

That game comes against one of the pre-tournament favourites, a Brazil side which was the silver medallist in Beijing four years ago.

But Brazil was less than impressive in edging past an obdurate New Zealand side 1-0 in Cardiff, with key player and captain Marta a peripheral figure.

And Aluko believes there is no need for any apprehension from the host team as it looks to come out on top in the group decider.

Should Britain prevail at Wembley it will face the third-placed side from Group F or G in the last-eight, a defeat would leave it facing the winner of Group F, which includes world champion Japan.

The 25-year-old said: "We have got nothing to fear and that is how we will approach the game on Tuesday.

"They are a side with an abundance of talent and they showed that against Cameroon this week.

"They have good players throughout their side as we have seen this week. They are very technical and we will need to be aware of that in terms of not giving them too much space to play.

"However, our technical coaches are very astute and we will be well prepared. It is going to be a great occasion for all the girls, something to look forward to after two really good wins."

The attendance of more than 31,000 in Cardiff on Sunday was a record for a women's international in Britain, but that mark is set to be surpassed by a huge distance come Tuesday.

Hopes are high that a crowd of around 70,000 will watch Britain face the Samba Queens at the home of English football.

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