'England not from outer space', observes Gamarra
www.soccernet.comParaguay must show no fear when they tackle England at this summer's World Cup, according to veteran defender Carlos Gamarra.
The South Americans will open their Group B campaign against Sven-Goran Eriksson's side, before taking on Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago.
Gamarra, of Brazilian giant Palmeiras, believes Paraguay can go far in the tournament after gaining confidence from their fourth-placed finish in the South American qualifying zone.
The 35-year-old told O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper: 'This team makes me dream high.
'We finished the qualifiers in good form and that's important for us. There were new players who helped the squad to grow.'
While he believes group favourites England are in good shape, he has urged his team-mates to remember they are only human.
'They are a great team, but not from outer space,' he said.
'However, England have a tight-knit group and they have been having a great preparation.'
Paraguay will be hoping to go one better than their last 16 exits at the previous two World Cups, but Gamarra is in no doubt who are favourites to claim the trophy, although he also expects home nation Germany to provide a strong challenge.
'Brazil are the absolute favourites,' he said.
'Germany always seem to be asleep, as nobody expects anything from them, but they suddenly wake up and always get to the final stages.
'They're a strong team and have the home conditions in their favour.'
