Dunga was taking charge of his third match since succeeding Carlos Alberto Parreira in July and the signs are that he has banished the hangover from Brazil's disappointing World Cup campaign.

The then World Cup holders were dumped out by France in the quarterfinals in Germany, but since Dunga took over he has overseen a draw against Norway, followed by a superb 3-0 win against Argentina on Sunday, and now this comfortable victory at White Hart Lane.

Dunga, who captained Brazil to World Cup success in 1994, made nine changes to the side that had destroyed Argentina in the first match of their week-long stay in the English capital.

Ronaldinho returned from a back injury and AC Milan midfielder Kaka was recalled after he came off the bench on Sunday to score a superb solo goal.

Brazil had been breathtaking at times against Argentina and Dunga's men did not seem affected by the kick-off here being delayed for 15 minutes as a result of crowd congestion.

The five-times world champions were quickly into their stride and should have taken the lead in the third minute.

Wales goalkeeper Paul Jones bravely blocked Alex's close-range effort from Ronaldinho's corner, but Edmilson wastefully stabbed wide with the goal at his mercy.

Brazil can call on some of the most exciting attacking talents in world football but that did not deter Welsh manager John Toshack from selecting two teenagers in his defence.

Derby's Lewin Nyatanga and Southampton's Gareth Bale, who at 17 is already his country's youngest ever full international, faced a steep learning curve against Kaka, Ronaldinho and company.

And Nyatanga was nearly exposed early on when he was robbed by Vagner Love on the edge of his own penalty area after dwelling on the ball too long.

Fortunately for the centre-back, the Brazil striker could not capitalize and dragged his shot well wide.

Toshack's side could have been forgiven if they had just gone through the motions after the heartbreak of losing to a last-minute goal against the Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday.

But any team featuring Ryan Giggs will always be capable of creating chances. And Wales almost snatched the lead in the 13th minute when the Manchester United winger, playing against Brazil for the first time in his long and illustrious career, split the defence with an astute pass.

Robert Earnshaw latched onto the through ball and accelerated past Anderson Silva, but Gomes was equal to his left-foot strike and turned it away for a corner.

Vagner Love was giving the Welsh defence a torrid time with his movement off the ball and the CSKA Moscow striker drew a good stop from Jones after a smart one-two with Kaka.

Brazil thought they had scored when Vagner Love finished well just before half-time, but the livewire forward had strayed just offside as he collected Kaka's pass.

Although Wales were competing well against technically superior opponents, Brazil's shrewd passing always looked likely to find a way through eventually.

And the breakthrough finally arrived after 60 minutes when left-back Marcelo took aim from 25 yards and drove his shot into the far corner of Jones's goal.

Ronaldinho's influence on the game was intermittent but he produced one moment of sublime skill as he eluded Carl Fletcher with a dummy before curling a shot against the far post.

Vagner Love put the result beyond any doubt in the 74th minute when he beat James Collins to Cicinho's cross and glanced a header past Jones.