6 February 2008
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: David James post match

David James speaks to TheFA.com after starting his first game for England since the tour of America in 2005.

England

2-1

Switzerland

Jenas 40, Wright-Phillips 62

 

Derdiyok 58

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8pm, Wednesday 6 February 2008
Wembley Stadium
Live on BBC1

David James believes that the length of time before England face a competitive game will be a huge benefit in the long term, both for the players and the new manager.

England's first World Cup Qualifier is not until September when the Three Lions face Andorra away, and the Portsmouth goalkeeper feels that the seven months in between will provide ample opportunity to focus on getting it right.

Speaking exclusively to TheFA.com, James said: "In the past when managers have taken over they usually go straight into a qualification period, and it's then all focused on the opposition. But I think over the three days for Mr Capello it was more about looking at the players he had and just seeing what was going on.

"We didn't know what the team was until ten minutes before getting on the bus. We rotated and changed a lot of the personnel within training, and as much as it gives you a little bit of apprehension perhaps it also keeps you focused.

"It was three good days. The result was what was needed - a win at Wembley and a win in the first game under the new regime - so everyone is going to leave happy.

"With us not qualifying for the finals there is a lot of disappointment, and it's important that we get back to having the confidence to win games ahead of the qualifiers.

"The way we played today was very good - they scored, and we went straight back and scored. Their 'keeper's made a number of decent saves, he played very well, and when you come off the pitch winning and their 'keeper has been one of the best players on the field then you've done everything right."

To watch the full interview click the links above, and stay logged on for exclusive reaction from Wayne Rooney and Matthew Upson

England
1 David James, 2 Wes Brown, 3 Ashley Cole (16 Wayne Bridge, 74 mins), 4 Gareth Barry (18 Owen Hargreaves, 74 mins), 5 Rio Ferdinand, 6 Matthew Upson, 7 David Bentley, 8 Jermaine Jenas (17 Shaun Wright-Phillips, 57 mins), 9 Wayne Rooney (19 Ashley Young, 87 mins), 10 Steven Gerrard (c), 11 Joe Cole (21 Peter Crouch, 57 mins).

Substitutes 12 Scott Carson, 13 Micah Richards, 14 Joleon Lescott, 15 Jonathan Woodgate, 20 Michael Owen, 22 Jermain Defoe, 23 Chris Kirkland.

Switzerland
12 Diego Benaglio, 4 Philippe Senderos (13 Stephane Grichting, 55 mins), 10 Daniel Gygax (38 Eren Derdiyok, 46 mins), 16 Tranquillo Barnetta, 17 Christoph Spycher, 22 Hakan Yakin (5 Xavier Margairaz, 64 mins), 27 Gokhan Inler, 29 Stephan Lichsteiner (19 Valon Behrami, 46 mins), 31 Blaise Nkufo (28 Johann Vonlanthen, 46 mins), 33 Gelson Fernandes (24 Benjamin Huggel, 84 mins), 34 Mario Eggimann.

Substitutes 1 Pascal Zuberbuhler, 21 Fabio Coltorti, 30 Reto Ziegler.    
  
Kit Colours
England Red shirts, white shorts, red socks
Switzerland White shirts, red shorts, red socks

Match Officials

Referee Felix Bryche (Germany)

Assistant Referees Jan-Hendrik Salver and Kai Voss (Both Germany)

Fourth Official Martin Atkinson (England)

Attendance: 86,857