Rafinha: Getting back to the Brazil squad is a dream
He has been included in place of injured Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro
Rafinha Alcántara, Barcelona's midfielder, celebrated his return to the Brazilian national team, saying "it is a dream".
"I found out about the squad when I was working with my dad, that's life," explained a smiling Rafinha.
The Brazil coach, Tite, called up Rafinha in place of the injured Casemiro, who hurt himself against Celta Vigo at Balaidos. "It was a big surprise," added Rafinha.
Brazil face Luis Suarez's Uruguay on Friday in London at the Emirates Stadium.