Roberto Mancini applauds FA for sticking with Fabio Capello

09 July 2010 10:28
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has backed the Football Association's decision to retain Fabio Capello as England coach.   [LNB]Capello's future in the role was in doubt following England's woeful World Cup campaign which saw the Three Lions beaten 4-1 by Germany in the first knockout round in South Africa.   [LNB]But the FA have since announced the former AC Milan and Real Madrid boss will stay on, a move endorsed by his fellow Italian Mancini.    [LNB] Still in charge: England boss Capello[LNB]City slicker: Eastlands chief Mancini[LNB] 'In my opinion England have the best national coach possible. He (Capello) is creating the basis for a solid team. The problem is not that, but another one," he said, referring to the busy Barclays Premier League campaign.   [LNB]'In England you play too much. Capello already said that and so did (former England manager Sven-Goran) Eriksson.   [LNB]'You cannot have them under pressure as is the case here. In the years of European Championships and World Cups, you need a winter break to catch your breath.'[LNB] Roberto Mancini admits Manchester City are after Inter Milan star Mario Balotelli and Wolfsburg's Edin DzekoIt's FAcebook! Website Fabio banned in £40m talks to sponsor England flops Manchester City reject £16.7m offer for outcast Robinho from BesiktasMancini targets top four and trophies with big-spending Manchester CityMANCHESTER CITY FC

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