Scolari names Henrique in Brazil World Cup squad


Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari gestures during a news conference at the Team Workshop for the 2014 World Cup in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina state February 19, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) - Napoli defender Henrique was the only surprise inclusion when Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his provisional 23-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday.

The squad, which will be aiming to win the title for a record sixth time, features Barcelona striker Neymar and will be captained by Paris St Germain defender Thiago Silva.

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