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Sevilla fullback Alex Telles thrilled with World Cup debut

Sevilla fullback Alex Telles is pinching himself after his World Cup debut with Brazil yesterday.

Telles, on-loan at Sevilla from Manchester United, was a late substitute in victory over Switzerland.

He later said, "When I was told that I was going to be on the field, I was of course ready and focused, but I have to admit that it was not what I expected. I hadn't warmed up properly yet.

"But you forget that when you're in there, because it was my first World Cup match. So it was a great experience.

"We have proven that we can manage without Neymar. All players in the team have been well prepared. So I'm happy that I could come in and help, even if I was only there for five minutes."

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