Brazil scored four times in the second half as they continued their World Cup preparations with a 6-2 victory over Panama in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Carlo Ancelotti changed 10 of his starting lineup at halftime as they proved too strong for England's final group opponents, although there was no place in the matchday squad for Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury.

The hosts needed just two minutes to go ahead, Vinícius Júnior finding the top corner with a shot from outside the box.

The lead only lasted until the 14th minute, Amir Murillo's free kick going in off Matheus Cunha before his Manchester United colleague Casemiro headed in a cross from Vinícius to restore their advantage before the break.

After a raft of halftime changes, Bournemouth's Rayan stretched the advantage eight minutes into the second period with Lucas Paquetá adding a fourth on the hour.

Brentford's Igor Thiago added a fifth from the penalty spot three minutes later after being fouled by Orlando Mosquera.

Danilo found the bottom corner from Lucas Paqueta's through ball to add a sixth before Carlos Harvey reduced the deficit late on for Panama.

Brazil complete their warmup games against Egypt in Cleveland on Saturday ahead of their opening World Cup game against Morocco on June 13.

Information from PA was used in this recap.

Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/401864003