Emerson in Brazil squad

Emerson Royal has received a call-up for the latest Brazil national team squad.

The selection comes as the Selecao prepare for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this month with matches against Colombia and rivals Argentina coming up.

Looking to make up ground on group leaders Argentina, Brazil first travel to face Colombia on Friday 17 November (kick-off 12midnight UK) before they then host Argentina at the Maracana on Wednesday 22 November (kick-off 12.30am UK).

Emerson goes into the break with eight caps to his name.