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Capello confirms he’ll quit football after England

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Fabio Capello, 64, qualified with ease for the 2010 World Cup but following England’s poor performances in South Africa is considered fortunate to still be in the job.

There were loud calls to sack the Italian, especially in some sections of the press that continue to attack him, but the Football Association opted to stick with the manager and he now is focused on his final task in football.

“At the moment I think of nothing else but Euro 2012 with England,” said Capello. “Unfortunately I am old, I no longer have the time; this will be my last experience on the bench.”

Capello, who is regarded as one of the greatest club managers in the game, has been coach of England since 2008 and extended his contract with the FA prior to the World Cup debacle.

The Italian guided AC Milan to four league titles and has won silverware at almost every club he has managed since. His last trophy came at Real Madrid in 2007 when he won the Spanish Primera Liga title.

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Can Andy Carroll spare Capello’s blushes?

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Posted by Sport.co.uk on: 26 August 2010 – 10:51
Author: Michael Weightmann

There’s a new name being sung on the terraces of St James’ Park, a new number 9 ready to usher the club into a new era. If Sunday’s performance and hat trick against Aston Villa are anything to go by, the Newcastle United fans have a lot to look forward to with Andy Carroll, and the Gateshead born striker has already stated that he sees his immediate future on Tyneside. But the man with the worst haircut in football also has a chance to be a star on the international scene too. Let’s not forget the last Number 9 from Tyneside to wear the England shirt and his strike record of 30 goals in 63 games They breed finishers in the North East; Shearer, Milburn, Clough and the Three Lions’ record scorer, Bobby Charlton was also born up there.

It’s early days in Carroll’s career to be mentioned with those greats and even though he has been overlooked by Capello for the qualifying matches against Bulgaria and Switzerland, he certainly has all the attributes that could see him go all the way to the top.

Capello’s Young Guns

The England boss has already stated that he wants to invest in youth, and that he sees them as an integral part of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. The Italian made a token gesture in the Hungary friendly, bringing in the likes of Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs, but why not go the full whack; get in players who can be the mainstay of the team for the next decade. Let’s be frank would Andy Carroll do a worse job than any of the forwards at the World Cup? As well, why start testing a 29 year old Zamora when there is a similar player eight years younger who could come in and be moulded into the finished article. With Rooney only three years older, the Three Lions could have a partnership for countless tournaments akin to some of the greatest; Shearer-Sheringham, Lineker – Beardsley – it may be short term pain, but has the potential to be very long term gain.

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Mourinho: England’s biggest problem is Capello

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Fabio Capello has found himself under pressure following England’s World Cup failure

Former Chelsea manager Mourinho, who worked with England stars such as Frank Lampard and John Terry for three years at Stamford Bridge, says the Three Lions, who disappointed at the World Cup, will never win under Capello.

“It is clear. Capello will not work for England,” Mourinho told the Daily Mirror. “He does not know the players. They are frightened of him and they can’t play for him.”

“For me, it is a mess for England. Players need clear tactics. They cannot be confused about what they have to do. It is the manager’s fault. And it is a big shame.”

England take on Bulgaria next week at Wembley in their first Euro 2012 qualifier, followed by a trip to Switzerland on September 7, and Mourinho thinks it will be more of the same from former Real boss Capello.

“The problem is the manager. He has a one-track relationship with players. Ask anyone here at Real Madrid. He can’t change. You cannot go around just shouting at players. They need to feel special.”

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Capello sorry for England’s World Cup debacle

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Author:  Ben Moss
Posted on:08 August 2010 – 10:50 AM

England national team boss Fabio Capello has apologised for his side’s dismal performances at the World Cup finals in South Africa.

The Italian was speaking ahead of a Wembley friendly against Hungary, having been backed to continue in his role for at least another two years.

Capello commented: “First of all, I say sorry to the fans that joined us in South Africa. I know they spent a lot of time and money following England and I’m really sorry.

“But we have to look forward now for the European qualification matches.

“It has not been good period for me. When you win, you are the best. When you lose, you are nothing.

“We have to understand this job will always be like that.

“I preferred to stay, but, if the FA had decided to sack me. I would have understood it.”

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