Daily Mirror<\/em>.<\/p>\n“He did really well for Liverpool and scored a lot of goals.<\/p>\n
“I think as soon as he scores the first goal he will shine, the same as he did at Liverpool.”<\/p>\n
Lucas has tipped Andy Carroll to fill the void left by Torres and the midfielder insists the 22-year-old has the ability to shine on the international stage too.<\/p>\n
“We know he has been out for a few months but we already know from the last few games he could play really well,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Now he is getting his fitness back he will shine for England, I am sure.”<\/p>\n
Lucas has also been highly impressed by fellow Brazilian countrymen David Luiz and Ramires in their debut term in English football.<\/p>\n
“I’ve known David since I was maybe 19. We used to play for the Under-20s together,” he said. “I am not surprised with his impact,” said Lucas.<\/p>\n
“I am really, really happy with the way he has arrived, because I know how difficult it is to adapt in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
“He is already scoring a lot of goals and maybe people were not expecting this. And they have been important goals as well so I am happy with the way he is playing.<\/p>\n
“Ramires is also doing really well and we are happy because I know how difficult it is for a Brazilian player to come to the Premier League and do well.<\/p>\n
“Hopefully more Brazilians will come and help teams in the Premier League.”<\/p>\n
Lucas is also hoping to be in the Brazil squad to face Scotland at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n
“The new manager is trying to give opportunities to the young players and trying to build a new team so a lot of new faces are here.<\/p>\n
“But we just have to take the opportunity to try and be in the squad all the time and look to the Copa America.”<\/p>\n
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