"A good result in Moscow would be history as no British team has won there," he said. "It is like when we went to Kiev at the same time last year and became the first British side to win there.
"We are looking to win the game as it would put us in a good position in the group.
"I'm hoping Emile Heskey will be okay to play and we will check on Steven Gerrard as well. He has a chance."