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England coach Capello demands players take Switzerland seriously

England coach Fabio Capello doesn't want his players to "mess around" against Switzerland.

The Italian boss warned the Three Lions against complacency and expects a win in the Euro 2012 qualifier to ensure the country stays top of Group G.

Capello took England's first training session yesterday morning ahead of the Wembley showdown.

And Aston Villa midfielder Stewart Downing, 26, revealed: "The manager has come in and said 'No messing about, we are here to win the game'.

"People will expect us to batter Switzerland as we beat them 3-1 away from home.

"Football is not like that and sometimes you go away and it is easier than being at home.

"I'm not sure how they will come and play. We have got to keep playing the way we have been, pass and move the ball and try to win the game.

"We were disappointed at the World Cup last year but the players have responded very well.

"We were under a lot of pressure and as a whole, the players have done really well."

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