Tag Archives: Capello
Jack’s the lad for Capello
The proposed inclusion of Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere will get tongues wagging as England get their preparations for the return of their Euro 2012 qualification campaign underway with a tricky international against Denmark (England 5/4 To Win) in Copenhagen on Wednesday.
Three Lions coach Fabio Capello stressed after last summer’s World Cup debacle in South Africa [...]
England evens after odd Capello call-ups
England head coach Fabio Capello has left fans scratching their heads after calling up Chris Smalling and Jay Bothroyd and leaving Gary Cahill out of the squad for this Wednesday’s friendly against France (England evens to win).
Capello brought in four new faces but also discarded in-form Bolton striker Kevin Davies – seemingly consigned to the [...]
Capello tells Rooney to step up
England boss Fabio Capello has told striker Wayne Rooney if he does not rediscover his form, his place in the national side is under threat (England 8/1 to win 2012 European Championships).
The Manchester United star caused a storm last week by stating he was ready to call time on his Old Trafford career, but then [...]
Capello backing Rooney to shine
England boss Fabio Capello believes Wayne Rooney is both physically and mentally ready to make a big impact on Tuesday night’s Euro 2012 clash with Montenegro (England 1/5 to beat Montenegro).
The 24-year-old striker had been a doubt for England’s third match in Group G after picking up an ankle injury but the former Everton man [...]
Capello reveals Bent plan
Sunderland hitman Darren Bent (8/1 – Premier League Top Scorer) will have every reason to feel confident this season after England coach Fabio Capello confirmed him as “one of the important players for the future”.
The 26-year-old may have been overlooked for the Italian’s 2010 World Cup squad, when Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey and [...]
Capello calls for Bolton’s Davies
Fabio Capello has made the shock decision to hand Bolton striker Kevin Davies an England call-up for the Three Lions’ Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro (22/1 Group G outright).
The 33-year-old former Blackburn and Southampton striker has never been picked for the full international squad, despite having impressed for the Trotters in recent campaigns.
With Davies coming [...]
Capello hopeful on Rooney fitness
England (9/1 to win the 2012 European Championships) boss Fabio Capello is hoping that Wayne Rooney will be available for selection for his country’s Euro 2012 qualifying match against Montenegro.
The Italian manager believes that off the field revelations about the Manchester United striker’s private life would not affect his decision to select the player.
Rooney’s form [...]
Capello reveals his pension plan
Fabio Capello has confirmed he will quit as England coach after Euro 2012 (England 9/1 Outright) because he wants to ‘enjoy my life as a pensioner’.
The 64-year-old Italian tactician narrowly escaped the axe from his £6million-a-year post this summer following the Three Lions’ disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa in which several lacklustre performances [...]
Strike duo excite Capello
Fabio Capello felt hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe’s all-round performance was vital to England’s cause as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 to kick-start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign (England 9/1 to win Euro 2012).
Capello was desperate for his men to put in a good performance in front of 73,000 fans at Wembley to atone for their dreadful [...]
Capello shows Euro 2012 hand