EURO 2008 INFO

LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - New coach Fabio Capello was left with no illusions about the task he faces after seeing England beat Switzerland 2-1 in his first match in charge on Wednesday.

"I always knew it was going to be a hard job," Capello told reporters at Wembley, adding he thought the players were still suffering from the hangover of failing to qualify for the European Championship being co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria in June.

Although most of the first half bore a distinct resemblance to England's uninspired display when they lost 3-2 to Croatia in November to exit Euro 2008, the home team improved a great deal as the game went on.

The players largely kept their shape in Capello's 4-1-4-1 formation with Gareth Barry and Jermaine Jenas unlikely starters in midfield along with stand-in captain Steven Gerrard and the outstanding David Bentley.

Barry, preferred to Owen Hargreaves as the midfield anchorman, had a decent game while Jenas scored the opening goal and could have added a second after halftime.

Joe Cole, who created the goal for Jenas, the hard-working Wayne Rooney and Bentley were England's best players.