England captain Steven Gerrard says he is confident the side will be ready for the "hostility" of Montenegro after the formality of victory in San Marino - but warned they must hold their nerve.
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Gerrard sat out the 8-0 win as Roy Hodgson kept players in reserve for Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against the group leaders in Podgorica.
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"We all wanted Rio here because he is a good player and he certainly would have helped us. But he's made his decision and we need to respect that".
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Gerrard said: "I think their supporters will make it as hostile as they can.
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"But I think we will be used to it and will be able to handle it."
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England were held to a 2-2 draw in a Euro 2012 qualifier in October 2011 when Wayne Rooney was sent off - and Gerrard knows the atmosphere in Montenegro will contrast sharply with the gentility of the tiny republic of San Marino.
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"I don't think there will be that many people there and we are used to playing in front of bigger crowds," he said.
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"But these are the type of atmospheres where they try to intimidate us. Any time you are away from home against these countries, when England are in town, the supporters are up for it.
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"They are desperate to beat us and everything is against us but I think we've got the players in the squad to go and handle the situation and get the three points."
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Gerrard's experience will be vital and he warned his England team-mates to keep their discipline in a game where the stakes are high as they try to take an important step towards qualification for Brazil in 2014.
No matter the position they might be in, the game is a must win for them. They really have to utilise their chances when they get them. I wish them luck