Could the 2010 World Cup be Capello’s last major tournament?

July 25, 2008

Fabio Capello has confirmed that the England job will be his last job in management. The 62 year old has a 4 years deal with the FA but this will be up for renewal after the World Cup in 2010 and apparently the opt-out section of the contract strongly favours the FA.

“I will complete my contract with England, but my time in the dugout will end with my England experience,”

“However, I would like to end my career having made an impact at a World Cup.”

This seems to signal that whether he does well or not at the tournament this could well be the last time we will see Capello.

Capello then went on to give his opinion on a few players, firstly commenting on Lampards proposed move to Inter Milan.

“As England coach I would prefer it if Lampard remained in England - he would have less travelling to do that way,”

Then secondly on David Beckhams position within the team.

“Until he is unable to play at an international standard, he will play,”

This wouldn’t have been what the young England players like David Bentley were hoping to hear.

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