John Carew believes a "confident approach" is key to UEFA Cup progress.Martin O'Neill's men travel to Russia this week for the second leg - with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the Villa Park clash.
Many will have CSKA Moscow down as favourites, thanks to their away goal, but Carew insists Villa's form this season should fill the team full of hope.
He told AVTV: "There is no reason for us to fear anything. We must believe we can go over there and win.
"It will be a different atmosphere because they will have their home fans cheering and it will obviously be colder but that's about it.
"We have to go and play the football we play every week. We are confident we can do that and emerge victorious.
"I am looking forward to the game. It is a big match and should be a great experience for everyone.
"I am confident we can do it. We should go there with big belief that we can get through. We can beat them.
"It has been fantastic to play in Europe for Villa this season. That was obviously a goal throughout last season and in the early stages in the Intertoto Cup too.
"Now we are into the UEFA Cup knockout stages and fighting for a Champions League spot via the league too.
"It's fantastic for the club, fans, players - everyone. We should all be proud."
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