Roy Hodgson insists his England team are on the right track despite Gary Lineker's criticism in the wake of the 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland.
Ex-England striker Lineker said using a 4-4-2 formation on Wednesday took the team "back to the dark ages".
He warned Brazil would "thrash us" in Sunday's Rio friendly, should the game go ahead, if the tactics are repeated.
When informed of those comments, Hodgson said: "Oh well, that's a pity. I thought we played well."
England are second in their World Cup 2014 qualifying group with four games to go, two points behind Montenegro.
Asked about his side's chances of qualifying for next summer's tournament in Brazil, Hodgson said: "We will wait and see. But you're asking me the question, do I believe, from what we saw against Ireland, that we are on the right track - and the answer is 'yes'.
"Other people will have other opinions. They're entitled to them and welcome to them."
Hodgson added: "What is the dark ages? Basically I suppose we were playing the two front players and asking at least one of those front players, when we lose the ball, to make certain he drops down and helps out in midfield.
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