Leo Beenhakker has urged Trinidad and Tobago to concentrate on their own jobs rather than worrying about how England are doing against Sweden.
The Soca Warriors tackle Paraguay knowing victory, coupled with an English triumph over Sweden in Cologne, will almost certainly take the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup finals into the knockout phase.
Just to reach this situation is an achievement in itself as far as Beenhakker is concerned.
And the wily Dutchman is keen for the opportunity not to slip through his side's fingers by worrying what is going on elsewhere.
"We cannot do anything about it, so why worry?" said Beenhakker.
"We have surprised ourselves by getting to the third game and still being in the tournament. There are plenty of other countries who have their luggage packed for home already.
"I have asked my players to remain fully focused on the game and I am sure they will.
"Our job is hard enough. If we can carry it out successfully, then we can have a look at what has happened in the other game."
Trinidad skipper Dwight Yorke has admitted texting David Beckham, begging for an England victory.
Beenhakker claims to have telephoned Sven-Goran Eriksson on numerous occasions hoping for the same thing, although he believes professional pride will have more effect on England's performance than desperate pleas from the Caribbean camp.
"The England players won't work any harder because Dwight has been in touch and they won't work any harder because I have phoned Sven-Goran Eriksson seven times in the last 24 hours," smiled Beenhakker.
"They will work hard because they want to win. That is their job. Great players have an ambition to be the best. They hate losing. You do not just give games away."
Marvin Andrews and Avery John return for Trinidad, who are yet to score a goal in the competition.
However, Beenhakker believes his side will find Paraguay's tactics more to their liking than Sweden or England's.
"We have probably had possession for no more than 10 minutes in either game," he said.
"Our midfield has been pressed back chasing long balls and has not really been able to get into the contest.
"Paraguay's style of play should suit us, so I am expecting more from us in an attacking sense."