FA board member Phil Gartside: Fabio Capello is the best man for the England job
Bolton chairman is confident that the Italian will remain in charge
By Anthony Sciarrino
Fabio Capello - England (Getty Images)
The 64-year-old has come under fire after England were bounced out of the World Cup 4-1 by arch-rivals Germany in the Round of 16 and the FA were pondering his future as the Three Lions boss.
However, Gartside is confident that the Italian will remain with the team beyond the World Cup and lead England into Euro 2012 qualifying.
“We've got the best man for the job," Gartside told BBC Sports News.
The FA informed Capello, who recently signed a contract extension until 2012, that they would decide his future with England in two weeks time.
Gartside said that he has talked with two other FA board members who also believe that the current manager is the best choice for the Three Lions.
Capello’s future will be decided by Club England chairman Sir David Richards and managing director Adrian Bevington, whose decision has to be approved by all 11 board members of the FA, which convenes next on July 15.
The former Real Madrid manager, who earns £6 million a year, has been held responsible for England dire campaign in South Africa.
The Three Lions drew with the United States and Algeria before earning a narrow victory over Slovenia to secure a place in the knockout stages, where they suffered the most lopsided defeat in England World Cup history.
Gartside believes that Capello is not to blame for England’s disappointing run at the World Cup and he hopes that the Italian will still be in charge.
"It's not his fault. He's done a good job, he needs to get on with it. I hope he stays and I think he will stay.
"It's not about the money. We have to be strong. It's not the fans who have an issue, it's the press."
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