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'I was playing video games when Brazil called' - Richarlison dances into New Jersey

New Brazil forward Richarlison is intent on making quite an impression on this month’s Brasil Global Tour – and has already targeted unleashing his trademark ‘pigeon dance’ celebration in USA.

The Everton man was originally overlooked for September’s clashes with USA and El Salvador, but received a surprise call-up after his former Fluminense team-mate Pedro was forced to withdraw through injury.

And the 21-year-old revealed his inclusion came as quite a shock.

“I was lying playing video games with my friends here at home," Richarlison told the press in New Jersey.

"That’s when Edu’s call arrived.