CAPELLO NO PROBLEM WITH THE LINGO - BROOKING
Fabio Capello will have no problem addressing the media in English by the time the national team play their first competitive fixture - September's World Cup qualifier away to Andorra - having mastered the language.
According to the Football Association's director of football development, Sir Trevor Brooking, England's new Head Coach is well on the way to fluency.
And when he assembles his squad for the forthcoming friendly against Switzerland, Capello will communicate to the players in English.
When the 61-year-old former AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Real Madrid manager was unveiled by the FA in December, he vowed to learn sufficient English to address his side within a month.
Brooking insists Capello is well on course, and he will speak in public when he is up to speed.
He said: "When we are chatting in English, Fabio understands exactly what we are talking about. He just wants to be a little more cautious than actually talking in front of a group.
"His English is improving all the time. I'm sure once we get into the competitive games it will not be a problem at all.
"Fabio speaks three languages anyway, so he is picking it up very quickly. He is certainly picking up England quicker than I am Italian!"
Capello is due to name his first squad on Saturday for next Wednesday game against the Swiss at Wembley.
David Beckham, dropped under the Italian when both were at the Bernabeu last season, could become only the fifth player to reach 100 caps for England.
Brooking praised the 32-year-old, currently training with Arsenal in LA Galaxy's close season, saying: "There is a small group who have got to a hundred caps and if anyone is lucky enough to reach one hundred they deserve it."
Peter Shilton has 125 caps, with the late 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore second with 108 appearances. Sir Bobby Charlton, England's leading scorer with 49 goals, has 106, while 1940s and 50s centre-half Billy Wright gained one fewer.
"I remember Bobby Moore in my day," Brooking added. "I think if any player achieves half of that it is a superb achievement.
"David is a fantastic ambassador for English football. But in the end it is Fabio's decision and we will have to see what he decides."
Beckham first wore the captain's armband for England in November 2000 when caretaker manager Peter Taylor named him skipper in a friendly against Italy. He tearfully relinquished the role at the conclusion of Germany 2006.
Meanwhile, the midfielder has announced plans to open a footballing academy in Brazil. The Beckham World of Sport in Brazil, near Natal, will be the third academy he has founded behind complexes in London and California.
The former Manchester United star is a partner in the Cabo São Roque resort project and will oversee the centre, which will consist of a mini-stadium, football pitches, training facilities and accommodation.
Fabio Capello will have no problem addressing the media in English by the time the national team play their first competitive fixture - September's World Cup qualifier away to Andorra - having mastered the language.
According to the Football Association's director of football development, Sir Trevor Brooking, England's new Head Coach is well on the way to fluency.
And when he assembles his squad for the forthcoming friendly against Switzerland, Capello will communicate to the players in English.
When the 61-year-old former AC Milan, Juventus, Roma and Real Madrid manager was unveiled by the FA in December, he vowed to learn sufficient English to address his side within a month.
Brooking insists Capello is well on course, and he will speak in public when he is up to speed.
He said: "When we are chatting in English, Fabio understands exactly what we are talking about. He just wants to be a little more cautious than actually talking in front of a group.
"His English is improving all the time. I'm sure once we get into the competitive games it will not be a problem at all.
"Fabio speaks three languages anyway, so he is picking it up very quickly. He is certainly picking up England quicker than I am Italian!"
Capello is due to name his first squad on Saturday for next Wednesday game against the Swiss at Wembley.
David Beckham, dropped under the Italian when both were at the Bernabeu last season, could become only the fifth player to reach 100 caps for England.
Brooking praised the 32-year-old, currently training with Arsenal in LA Galaxy's close season, saying: "There is a small group who have got to a hundred caps and if anyone is lucky enough to reach one hundred they deserve it."
Peter Shilton has 125 caps, with the late 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore second with 108 appearances. Sir Bobby Charlton, England's leading scorer with 49 goals, has 106, while 1940s and 50s centre-half Billy Wright gained one fewer.
"I remember Bobby Moore in my day," Brooking added. "I think if any player achieves half of that it is a superb achievement.
"David is a fantastic ambassador for English football. But in the end it is Fabio's decision and we will have to see what he decides."
Beckham first wore the captain's armband for England in November 2000 when caretaker manager Peter Taylor named him skipper in a friendly against Italy. He tearfully relinquished the role at the conclusion of Germany 2006.
Meanwhile, the midfielder has announced plans to open a footballing academy in Brazil. The Beckham World of Sport in Brazil, near Natal, will be the third academy he has founded behind complexes in London and California.
The former Manchester United star is a partner in the Cabo São Roque resort project and will oversee the centre, which will consist of a mini-stadium, football pitches, training facilities and accommodation.
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