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Gabriel Martinelli earns first senior Brazil call-up for World Cup qualifiers this month after being hailed as 'exceptional' by Mikel Arteta... with Arsenal teammate Gabriel Magalhaes also in the squad for the first time

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has been called up to Brazil's senior squad for the first time ahead of their World Cup qualifiers later this month.

Tite's side have already confirmed their place at the tournament in Qatar this year, but still have the formality of hosting Chile on March 24 and then travelling to Bolivia on March 29.

It will therefore be an opportunity for the 20-year-old to show what he can do with the pressure off slightly, as he competes with the likes of Neymar, Richarlison and Rodrygo for a spot in the team.