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Tite hails Neymar, Gabriel Jesus

Tite was thankful after his first game in charge of Brazil ended with a 3-0 victory against Ecuador.

Brazil coach Tite lauded Neymar and debutante Gabriel Jesus after his side's 3-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifying.

In his first match in charge, Tite led Brazil to its first ever qualifying win in Quito thanks to Gabriel Jesus and Neymar. Neymar opened the scoring with a penalty before Gabriel Jesus, impressive on debut, struck twice late.

Tite was full of praise for his team as a whole, and thanked Palmeiras coach Cuca for his work with Gabriel Jesus – as well as the Manchester City signing's previous bosses.