The two Ronnies are a real menace (Allsport).

By Jim van Wijk, PA Sport

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England will find themselves lining up against the world's glamour side in Shizuoka on Friday after Brazil defeated Belgium on Monday.

The South Americans have been scoring goals for fun and look awesome again in their bid to regain the title they lost to France four years ago.

Here, we looks at their merchants of menace - the three Rs: Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Rivaldo.

RONALDINHO

Although very much seen as Brazil's new hope, there was plenty of sniping when coach Luiz Felipe Scolari opted for Ronaldinho and against selecting controversial striker Romario for his final World Cup party. The Paris St Germain striker has great control and the ball almost seems to stick to his feet as he glides effortlessly past defenders. Found the net from the spot against China, but was then rested for the final group game with Costa Rica. Had a quiet game against Belgium, but his sharp pass set up Rivaldo for his stunning goal which put Brazil ahead.

RONALDO

The most natural talent the game has produced for a generation has started to show some of the form which rocketed him to superstardom in the 1990s. The 1996 and 1997 FIFA Player of the Year has netted five times already in the tournament and his crisp finishing and sharp footwork make him a menace for any defender. A question mark still remains over his below-par appearance in the 1998 World Cup final defeat by France. However, his showing in smashing in the goals in the group stages and the second against Belgium must serve as a warning to those who would be king that Ronaldo may just be about to reclaim his crown.

RIVALDO

Stop Rivaldo, and you stop Brazil. The former FIFA World Footballer of the Year was the star of France 98 and is capable of making the most difficult of manoeuvres look like childs' play. Happiest in a free, attacking role, Rivaldo is at his most dangerous when in full flight, but also has a brilliant footballing brain to pick out his team-mates at will. The Barcelona midfielder is also one of the hardest-working players in the Brazil arsenal, and his left foot one of the country's most potent weapons. Has scored a goal in every game to take his personal tally to four - but will have impressed few with his shameful play-acting against Turkey after being hit with the ball by Hakan Unsal, landing the Blackburn man with a red card and himself with a hefty fine. However, his moment of brilliance to score the opener against Belgium was a timely reminder that the attacking midfielder only needs a split second and half a yard to produce a moment of genius which turns the game in Brazil's favour.