Brazil have announced their final 23-man list that would be flying the country's flag at the 2018 FIFA world cup holding in Russia in June.

Despite initial fears of missing out, Neymar has overcome his injury woes to make the final list as the team's medical department has passed him fit to feature as early as June 3rd in the friendly against Croatia.

His PSG teammate, Dani Alves is however not lucky as he misses out through injury. Alves is replaced in the team by Manchester city right back, Danilo.

Chelsea midfielder, Willian is joined by Barcelona duo, Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho with Real Madrid's Casemiro also on the list.

Gabriel Jesus is rewarded for his fine season as Man city as he is included alongside Liverpool's Roberto Firmino.

GOALKEEPERS - Alisson, Ederson, Cassio

DEFENDERS - Danilo, Fagner, Thiago Silva, Miranda, Marquinhos, Pedro Geromel, Marcelo, Filipe Luis.

MIDFIELDERS - Casemiro, Paulinho, Fernandinho, Renato Augusto, Coutinho, Fred, Willian

FORWARDS - Neymar JR, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus, Douglas Costa, Taison.

http://www.goalcountlive.com/official-neymar-leads-other-stars-in-brazils-final-world-cup-squad/

Holy grail!

Ashley young is defender now

THE TEAM IS GOOD FOR THE TROPHY