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Kaka sets his sights on an English hat-trick

AC Milan star Kaka is looking forward to inflicting a third dose of misery on English football by inspiring Brazil to victory in new Wembley's first senior international match.

Milan beat Liverpool 2-1 in last Wednesday's Champions League Final, having overcome Manchester United in the semi-final, and Kaka said: "The end of my season is being defined by English football. I've been successful so far and I expect this to continue. It would put the seal on my year.

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"I have seen some England matches since the World Cup. They have sensational players but perhaps they have not tried the perfect system under the new coach.

"I believe Brazil have been better than England in recent years but we have to prove that on the field. This is not a training match for us.

"Wembley is an icon in football and it would be a pleasure to win there against the inventors of the game."

Kaka believes England will be stronger because of the recall of former captain David Beckham and the return from injury of Michael Owen.

"Owen and Beckham being in the England squad is good news for football," he said.

"Both have a lot of qualities and England will gain much from their return."

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