Capello takes advice from fellow managers

England coach Fabio Capello has sought the advice of fellow managers in preparing for the World Cup but insists he will ultimately rely on "my decisions and style."

Capello has enjoyed plenty of success at club level but this will be his first experience of being in charge of a team at football's biggest tournament.

The Italian is full of pride at leading England, who held their first training session at their Bafokeng Sports Centre base today, despite being aware of the massive expectation levels resting on his shoulders.

Capello said: "For me it will be a new experience to be a manager at this famous tournament.

"As a club manager, I took my teams into important tournaments but, even with the likes of Real Madrid and AC Milan, we were representing just one city.

"With a country it is different. You carry the expectation of an entire nation with you."

Capello added: "I have spoken to many people who have been in this environment, different managers, to better understand what really happens over 40 days of being together.

"But after all these conversations, it will be my decisions and my style that must take us forward.

"I am looking forward to having the team together for a long period, like a club environment.

"It will be a big challenge but one I will relish after having waited such a long time to have this opportunity."

Capello insists he will not underestimate any of England's group opponents.

He said: "The United States are always strong at the World Cup and the first game is always the tough game for all of the teams.

"Algeria are more dangerous than most people think. I saw the statistics relating to qualifying and they were the fifth highest scorers in qualifying.

"I also remember when we played Slovenia at Wembley that they were very good technically."