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Capello hails England spirit

11 Jun 2009 - 07:23:42

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Fabio Capello believes team spirit is the reason for England's impressive form after the Three Lions moved to the brink of World Cup qualification with a 6-0 rout of Andorra.

England maintained their 100 per cent Group Six record after rolling over weak opposition at Wembley and now require just one more win from three games to be sure of their place in next summer's finals in South Africa.

"We have created a group. This is important, the spirit of the group," said Capello.

"We always play to win. You have to win another game to be sure of going to South Africa."

Meanwhile, Capello was pleased with the professionalism on display against the group whipping boys.

Goals from Wayne Rooney (2), Frank Lampard, Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe (2) helped secure three easy points.

"We started very strongly, we pressed and created two chances before Rooney's first goal," added Capello.

"Always when you play against a team that is not strong you have to play quickly, press and win back the ball - and we did this.

"We started not so well against Andorra in our last match. We didn't score before half-time. But step by step we have moved on and improved.

"We created a group and a different style on the pitch. After every game we improved."