Capello achieved his aim of securing two September clashes with Croatia - England will host Slaven Bilic's men at Wembley on 9 September 2009.
The Croatians, currently ranked 10th in the world, will undoubtedly be England's toughest opponents.
Beckham is important for England and can still give a lot, but all the players are equally important to me and start from the same position
England coach Fabio Capello
England will be keen to avenge their two defeats to Croatia during Euro 2008 qualifying which ended their hopes of reaching this summer's finals, and ultimately cost manager Steve McLaren his job.
"He (Capello) wanted Croatia twice in September - he was really relaxed about whether we were home or away," said Sir Trevor Brooking, the Football Association's director of football development.
"It has worked out quite nicely that we have a free Saturday before the home game. He also wanted to start with Andorra."
Ukraine, whom England play at Wembley on 1 April next year and then away on 10 October, could be the group's dark horses.
They finished fourth behind Italy, France and Scotland as they failed to qualify for Euro 2008 but lost only one game in Kiev - to Italy - in the process.
Belarus, who feature Arsenal playmaker Alexander Hleb, could potentially prove troublesome but Kazakhstan, ranked 110 in the world, and Andorra should present no problems.
Brooking added that the FA would seek an evening kick-off for their 6 June clash away to Kazakhstan next year to negate the effects of the sweltering heat and eight-hour flight.
"We have to make sure we get an evening kick-off for the Kazakhstan game but if you are going to have to play two matches in June, they are the ones you would have chosen," he said.
Having the match in June also ensures minimum complaints from Premier League managers not keen on their players taking an eight-hour flight at a crucial point in the season.
Capello's first match in charge is against Switzerland at Wembley on 6 February, when David Beckham could win his 100th cap - if selected.
"All managers have sentiment - but they also need to take decisions," said Capello.
"Beckham is important for England and can still give a lot, but all the players are equally important to me and start from the same position, including David Beckham."
Capello also refused to be drawn on his thoughts on whether John Terry should remain as captain.
"The captaincy issue is a very important once for England," he said.
"There are many things I have to evaluate and I must come up with a choice that is right.
"A captain must be a leader, someone who carries the team, somebody that in every moment is important for the team.
"I am evaluating whether to decide on a definitive captain or to appoint a provisional captain.
"But please don't take this as indecision. I first want to know the candidates well because it is such an
England's 2010 World Cup qualifying fixtures: Andorra (a) Saturday, 6 September 6 2008 Croatia (a) Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Kazakhstan (h) Saturday, 11 October 2008 Belarus (a) Wednesday, 15 October, 2008 No game - Saturday, 28 March, 2009 Ukraine (h) Wednesday, 1 April, 2009 Kazakhstan (a) Saturday, 6 June, 2009 Andorra (h) Wednesday, 10 June, 2009 No game - Saturday, 5 September, 2009 Croatia (h) Wednesday, 9 September, 2009 Ukraine (a) Saturday, 10 October, 2009 Belarus (h) Wednesday, 14 October, 2009
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