Forest goalkeeper John Victor earns Brazil call-up

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Saturday.

The uncapped 29-year-old replaces Corinthians' Hugo Souza, who was ruled out due to a thigh injury.

John was also called up by Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti for friendlies against South Korea and