Final fling for Fabio

England job will be Italian's last

By Nadia Carminati   Last updated: 24th July 2008

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Fabio Capello has revealed his intention to retire from management at the end of his England contract.

The Italian is charged with the task of steering England to the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, but has hinted that he may walk away from the Three Lions at the climax of that tournament.

The veteran coach penned a four-and-a-half year deal with the FA after being named as Steve McClaren's successor in December, but the final two years of that contract are negotiable after the next World Cup.

He will have endured the stresses of management for 19 years by the time that tournament comes to a close and admits that he may be tempted to go out on a high should England enjoy a successful campaign.

"I will see out my contract with England," Capello told La Repubblica.

"But my time in the dugout will end with the England experience.

"I would like to end my career having made an impact at a World Cup."

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The former AC Milan and Juventus coach also insisted that David Beckham will remain part of his plans for the foreseeable future.

"Until he is unable to play at an international standard, he will play," he said.

Capello then urged Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to reject the overtures of Inter Milan, saying: "All experiences of life abroad are different. In addition to a new team there are family issues.

"As England coach I would prefer it if he remained in England. He would have less traveling to do that way."

Mourinho

The Three Lions chief also played down suggestions that new Inter boss Jose Mourinho will revolutionise football in his homeland.

"Mourinho has nothing to teach our coaches," he insisted.

"In Italy football is very tactical. We have the most advanced coaches and there is little they do not know about the game.

"Mourinho has taken over a sensational club and I do not think he will do anything special. He will only need to change about one per cent."

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