Capello: Russia's target is the quarter-finals © Getty Images
Fabio Capello has declared that he wants his Russia team to make
the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.  The
67-year-old Italian led Russia into its first World Cup since
2002, having finished top of their qualifying group ahead of
fancied Portugal.  Capello said: Russia are a dangerous team for
anyone. Their absence from the World Cup has increased their
appetite a great deal.  "I think our level is the top eight of
the event. Let's say that I want my team to reach the quarter-
finals."  Russia fell four places down to 19th on the latest
FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.  That means Russia will not be
among the seeded teams for Brazil 2014 and will face at least
one of the world's top teams in the group stage.