"We should work together... in order to defeat Egypt. We are in a good mood, we should forget the victory over Saudi Arabia and move on. I try not to mind the increased attention to me, it will hinder me, I should forget the first match," Cheryshev told journalists.

Russia thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the World Cup opening game at the 78,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Thursday. Cheryshev, who scored a double, was named man of the match.

The hosts will play their next game against Egypt, who lost 1-0 to Uruguay on Friday, in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.