Capello confirmed as new England boss

"I am delighted that Fabio Capello has agreed to become England manager," said FA chief executive Brian Barwick.
"When we set out to recruit the new manager, we said we were committed to appointing a world-class candidate. In Fabio Capello we have that man.
"Fabio is a winner. His record over the last two decades speaks for itself.
"At every club he has managed Fabio has won the league title and (FA director of football development) Sir Trevor Brooking and I were left in no doubt of his passion and commitment to bring that success to the England team."
Capello had expressed his interest in taking on the challenge of reviving England`s fortunes almost as soon as McClaren was sacked and his path to the best-paid job in football management was cleared when Jose Mourinho pulled out of the running earlier this week.