England will face Wales in their qualifying campaign after the two were drawn together in Group G. The pair were placed alongside Switzerland, Bulgaria and Montenegro at today’s ceremony in Warsaw. “I think the worst groups were group A and Group G and we got Group G,” said England’s manager Fabio Capello. “It’s a tough group because each game will be strong games to play.
Wales are one of the best teams now, although they are very young. Switzerland have qualified for the World Cup and are one of the best teams at the moment.” England last played Wales back in 2005 in a World Cup qualifier, winning 1-0 in Cardiff. Switzerland were the opponents in Capello’s first game in charge, a 2-1 Wembley win, but they have never faced Montenegro as an independent nation, although they did play Serbia & Montenegro in 2003. The former England manager Terry Venables also believes Capello’s side have been given a tough draw. “I think that’s one of the harder groups,” he told Sky Sports News. “But when you are one the favourites you’ve just got to say anyone will do. I think Switzerland are a difficult team. I think they’ve improved tremendously the last few years. The top seeds are way ahead of everybody else.” The Wales manager John Toshack said: “Without doubt, drawing England will please all the Welsh fans – plenty of history there and we like nothing better than another chance against the old enemy.
   
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