Gareth Barry wants to record another famous victory against arch-rivals, Germany. The Manchester City man missed England's opening World Cup game against the USA but returned to take his place alongside Frank Lampard in the centre of midfield against both Algeria and Slovenia having recovered sufficiently from an injury sustained in the penultimate game of the Premier League season against Tottenham, which forced him off the pitch and into the Manchester City Hospitality lounge..

The performances of Capello's men in those two games showed the best and worst of England in South Africa and Gareth Barry is confident that the team is heading in the right direction.

“The win against Slovenia was a big relief. We just want that result to breed some confidence and then we can kick on.

“We will be a much more positive side against the Germans. We’ve been under some unbelievable pressure since we came out to South Africa, but now we’re in the knockout stages anything can happen.

“We played well against Slovenia – especially in the first half when we didn’t look like a team under pressure and created a lot of chances.

“Now it’s Germany – and if we can win it will be a great result for the nation to enjoy.”