McClaren is ready to field different teams in the games against Brazil tomorrow, and the Euro 2008 qualifier next Wednesday.

Manchester United defender Brown could start at right-back in a 4-1-4-1 formation for England’s first game at Wembley with Tottenham’s Ledley King deployed in a midfield anchor role.

England boss McClaren is then preparing to rip up that blueprint and revert to a 4-4-2 system for the trip to Tallinn, which would see Alan Smith bolster the attack alongside Michael Owen.

Neville could return at right-back as McClaren opts for experience in a game he must win to keep hold of his job.