Beckham hails dedicated Fabio

Former England captain confident under Capello leadership

By Laura Slatcher   Last updated: 13th July 2008

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Capello: Passionate and dedicated

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David Beckham believes England manager Fabio Capello is 'passionate' about football and his dedication is second to none.

The 33-year-old former England captain has seen first hand the Italian's application both with the national side and Real Madrid.

Beckham has been impressed with the passion of Capello, who has also coached Italian sides AC Milan, Roma and Juventus.

Capello replaced Steve McClaren as England boss in December and Beckham insists the national side are in the best hands.

Passionate

He told Spanish newspaper Marca: "He is passionate about football. He has a total dedication to this sport.

"I think he is one of the coaches who spends most time watching football, talking about football, analysing football - and this shows the passion that he feels for his work.

"He always wants the best for this team and for his players. Now that he is England coach I am sure that things are going to go well.

"He is an ambitious coach who only wants to win - and he is someone with a lot of success behind him."