Fabio turns to youth for glory

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England manager looks for a new golden generation

Last updated: 3rd April 2011  

Capello: Winning legacy

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Fabio Capello has told England fans his legacy will be a team that finally wins international honours.

The Italian was brought in by the Football Association to end England’s trophy drought that stretches back to 1966.

England’s so-called “Golden Generation” promised much but has continually failed to deliver in tournaments, which culminated in their dismal showing at last year’s World Cup.

Capello has since sought to change the face of the England team my injecting youth with players such as Andy Carroll, Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck.

And the Italian maestro is convinced he is on the way to finding a winning formula for England.

Happy

“I will be really happy when I have gone to know that I have helped when these players start winning,” he said.

“They are going to be really important and when they win the World Cup or another big title I hope everyone remembers that I was a really professional manager and that my job was to find new players, not just use old ones.”

Capello is expected to stand down as England coach when his contract expires at the end of Euro 2012.

The former AC Milan and Real Madrid coach was appointed to his present role in December 2007 and he believes four years in one job for a coach is more than enough.

However, he did note that there are some exceptions to his view operating in the Premier League today.

Impossible

“We only play 12 games a year so it is impossible to get bored,” he added.

“But after four years, it is difficult as a club manager because even though you study everything and the training, it is always the same faces. It’s the same coaches, the same tactics.

“It is boring for the players and it is difficult to find something to stimulate them.

“Only Sir Alex and Arsene are different. For everyone else it is impossible not to be bored after four years.”

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