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Miranda backs Dunga as Brazil boss

Dunga remains the right man to coach Brazil's national team, according to defender Miranda.

Brazil defender Miranda remains confident that Dunga is the right man to lead the Selecao to glory.

Having taken over from Luiz Felipe Scolari in the aftermath of Brazil's nightmare World Cup exit on home soil, Dunga oversaw 11 straight wins to take good form into the Copa America in Chile.

Having negotiated a tricky group including Peru, Colombia and Venezuela, Brazil were subsequently dumped out at the quarterfinal stage by Paraguay on penalties.

The Copa will be held again next year to celebrate the competition's centenary and Miranda believes Dunga should be allowed to remain in position as Brazil hope for a case of third time lucky.