VIDEO: Endrick celebrates Brazil call-up for the Copa America

Teen phenomenum Endrick was named in Brazil's Copa America squad on Friday by coach Dorival Junior for the June 20-July 14 tournament which will be held in the United States.

"It's very important to be representing Brazil, my country. As I said, it's hard to speak now because of the emotion. But I only know how to thank God and being there for me is a very fulfilled dream. I'm happy for myself, for the person I am becoming, for the man that I am becoming. I never give uo on anything," the 17-year-old told reporters.

Brazil, who lost the 2021 Copa America final on home soil to bitter rivals Argentina, will play Colombia, Paraguay and Costa Rica in Group D. They are set to face Mexico and the USA in friendlies before beginning their campaign on June 24.