Fabio Capello insists England are making progress despite their disappointing 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic.

Joe Cole scored a scrappy last-minute equaliser to ensure England avoided defeat, but the team did not impress and they are running out of time to improve before the 2010 World Cup qualifiers begin next month.

Capello said: "I think this night we took another step, I'm happy I saw things I have doubts about. I think we are ready for the next game."

That next game will be against Andorra but they also face Croatia next month, a team that beat England twice in qualifying for Euro 2008.

Capello added: "It was a difficult night, playing against a good team early on in the season and most of us played on Sunday.

"We are disappointed not to have won but we haven't been beaten. We are building our confidence and getting stronger."

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