John Terry insists England will head to next summer's World Cup finals believing they are capable of beating anybody.
England skipper believes Brazil and co are beatable
John Terry insists England will head to next summer's World Cup finals believing they are capable of beating anybody.
The Three Lions blazed a trail through their 2010 qualification campaign, claiming nine victories from 10 outings.
Expectations have risen considerably as a result, with many believing global glory in South Africa is now a distinct possibility.
Disappointing showings in friendlies against France, Spain and Holland have done little to dampen that enthusiasm, while Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Brazil in Doha has also passed largely unnoticed.
Fabio Capello was forced to field a shadow side against Dunga's Samba stars, with injuries seriously damaging his options, while the temperature in Qatar made it difficult for both teams to inject any urgency into the game.
National skipper Terry was forced to sit out the fixture with an ankle problem, but having watched on from the sidelines he claims he saw nothing from Brazil to suggest they are a class above England's strongest starting XI.
"I think they've got individual quality, in one-versus-ones situations, that can frighten any team. That is why they are ranked the best side in the world at the moment," said the Chelsea centre-half.
Credit
"We've done well in recent years and the likes of Joe Cole and Wayne Rooney can change a game just like they can.
"We are giving them a lot of credit for the win over us but the game had a friendly written all over it from the start.
"Even in training on Thursday and Friday the manager was stressing he wanted us to press more and the players were saying at half-time 'we'd love to but it is difficult' and the conditions were a little bit tiring.
"The players were saying afterwards it was difficult to keep that intense pressure on and I think in different conditions it might be different.
"But I don't think Brazil are anything to really worry about. They are a very good side, I am not saying they are not.
"We have to look at our own strengths and qualities and I think we can mix it with the best sides in the world. Listen, they've got their weaknesses, like we have."
