Capello takes heart from life on the road

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England were beaten 2-0 in Zagreb two years ago in a Euro 2008 qualifier and will again be confronted with a hostile atmosphere in the Maksimir Stadium.

The former Real Madrid boss said: "We know Croatia never lose at home. Also, I think when England play at home at this moment, we don't play with a lot of confidence and I prefer to play away from England at this moment."

He continued: "I think we have worked very well for these nine, 10 days and I see the players having a lot of confidence.

"They are are getting better day by day and I am sure that on Wednesday night we will be okay and we will perform.

"Of course, you have to pay big attention to the counter-attack of Croatia. I think the are also very dangerous from free-kicks and corners. This is one of their strong points.

"But we have to play with confidence and without fear and play very quickly. I understand the spirit of the group and the team and it is going up.

"But I am sure the players will play very well."

Capello also stressed the importance of experience and applying the team ethic against the technically gifted Croatians.

He said: "We have a lot of players with big experience. Seven of them played in the final of the Champions League last season and we have to play like a group, like a team."