Slogan T-shirt wearers take note: Next England manager will be home-grown

16/08/2010

Critics of England's World Cup efforts may be pleased to hear the FA will look for a home-grown replacement for Fabio Capello.

While the FA is willing to back the under-fire Italian for the time being, an Englishman will be at the helm when the 65-year-old's contract expires in 2012.

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington, speaking to BBC radio about FA talks yesterday, said it is time "to improve communications" between the management and playing staff.

He added: "Beyond Fabio's contract, the view of everyone that has been involved in these discussions so far is that we should have an English manager moving forward."

Capello - appointed in December 2007 - has come under increasing pressure for a disappointing World Cup campaign and for axing David Beckham from his future plans on television without speaking to the 35-year-old first.

Those eager to voice their disapproval of the Three Lions' summer exploits can buy a slogan T-shirt such as the 'Fabio Must Go' design.

Posted by John Bryant