Tabarez’s side claimed a 1-0 advantage over the Ticos in the first leg of their play-off in San Jose on Saturday, meaning they are heavy favourites to progress on home soil at the Estadio Centenario.

The Uruguay boss is wary of complacency from his players, however, and demanded they go for the win.

”We must try to win the game because it is the only way to secure the final goal. This tie is not finished yet,” said Tabarez. ”We are close, but not in the World Cup yet. The worst thing would be to think about what is going to happen after the match instead of thinking of the match itself.”