Team profile: Russia

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Fabio Capello and Russia work to each other's strengths. Of their potential starters at the World Cup, nine boast 40 caps or more. The miserly back-line predominantly come from CSKA Moscow, while perennial Champions League dark horses Zenit St Petersburg provide the rest of the spine.
For the most part, Capello only calls up Russian-based players so he has got to know his squad and their strengths quickly.
The midfield is key to them playing high-tempo, pressing football. Yet their Achilles heel can be when they are subjected to a similar style themselves.