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By Jason Hughes, PA International, Japan

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Brazil take on Turkey on Wednesday looking to keep on target for an unprecedented fifth World Cup triumph.

From Pele to Ronaldo, some great players have been part of some great Brazilian sides.

Here, we look at how the class of 2002 compare with Brazil's four World Cup-winning teams of the past.

JAPAN AND KOREA 2002

It does not sound quite as swashbuckling as 'The Three Musketeers' but the Three R's - Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho - are every bit as effective.

One for all and all for one, the trio are usually involved in Brazil's best attacking moves.

Ronaldo, twice world player of the year, is playing like a man desperate to make up for the disappointment of France 98.

After suffering a seizure on the eve of the final, he was a shadow of the man who had already been named player of the tournament as Brazil were brushed aside by the hosts.

With Rivaldo - often accused of failing to live up to his immense reputation - also having a point to prove, the Brazilians' deadly duo have already notched five goals each.

But it is in defence, that this side faces its biggest criticism despite the talents of Lucio, Roberto Carlos and Cafu.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari may have given Brazil a harder edge, but Lucio's mistake against England proved they are susceptible when put under pressure.

And surprisingly for the Samba Kings, their midfield is more brawn than brains as they rely perhaps too heavily on their talented attacking triumvirate. No chance of spotting the new Socrates, Zico or Falcao here.

USA 1994

Brazil took football to the last frontier and came away with a fourth World Cup crown.

After they were allowed to keep the Jules Rimet trophy following their third triumph, it took them 24 years to get their hands on the new cup.

When it did arrive back in Brazilian hands, it was largely due to the massive contribution of Romario.

The striker's five goals helped him earn the Golden Ball Trophy for the most valuable player.

A young Ronaldo watched from the bench as the famous baby-rocking celebration was often put into action by Romario and Bebeto.

Probably Brazil's best ever goalkeeper Claudio Taffarel ensured things were solid at the back of a workmanlike side that kept five clean sheets.

They were deserved winners - even if their success was sealed in unspectacular fashion.

After a scrappy goalless draw with Italy, Roberto Baggio's miss in the penalty shoot-out meant the World Cup was Brazil-bound once more.

MEXICO 1970

It was only fitting that Pele's fourth and final World Cup should end in glory.

But what was even more fitting was that he should bow out with probably the best side to ever grace the tournament.

Pele, Rivelino, Tostao, Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto - the 'Beautiful Game' had never been so outrageously beautiful.

Colour television was in its infancy, the shimmering pictures in the searing Mexican heat only adding to the romance as the famous golden shirts were seen around the globe for the first time.

Brazil cut a swathe through the opposition, rounding off with a 4-1 demolition of Italy in the final.

Their last goal typified the Brazilian way, sweeping the ball around the field with consummate ease before Pele rolled it sideways for Carlos Alberto, sprinting up from right back, to smash home into the bottom corner.

CHILE 1962

Pele picked up the second of his three World Cup winners' medals, but played little part.

Brazil's rivals felt the only way to stop the superstar was to kick him out of the tournament - and that was exactly what they did.

The striker only figured in the first match versus Mexico before injury forced him to watch from the sidelines.

But even without Pele, Brazil were still too good for any of their rivals.

Led by the tournament's joint top-scorers Garrincha and Vava, they beat Czechoslovakia in the final to ensure the Jules Rimet Trophy remained in Brazil.

SWEDEN 1958

It was here that the world was first introduced to the immense talents of a 17-year-old by the name of Edson Arantes do Nascimento - or Pele as he was simply to be known.

He was the player who did more than anyone to make Brazil the romantic, almost mythical, name that it is today.

When Pele scored the winner in the 1-0 quarter-final victory over Wales he became the youngest player to score in a World Cup.

Alongside 'Little Bird' Garrincha, he went on to inspire Brazil to their first World Cup win.

Pele hit a hat-trick in the semi-final against France, although it is his goal in the final win over Sweden that is best remembered.

Chipping the ball over the defender before volleying home, the legend of Pele was born, and henceforth was the legend of Brazil.