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Capello quashes talk of pre-Euro 2012 departure

ESPNsoccernet staff
October 7, 2011
Fabio Capello is looking forward to testing his coaching credentials with England at Euro 2012 © Getty Images
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Fabio Capello has reiterated that he will see out his current contract with England as he prepares his side for their crunch Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.

England face Montenegro on Friday night at Podgorica Stadium seeking the point that will secure their place at next summer's tournament in Poland and Ukraine.

There have been suggestions the Football Association could replace Capello, whose contract expires after Euro 2012, with a new head coach ahead of the finals, while the Italian has also been linked to a lucrative switch to Anzhi Makhachkala.

However, Capello reaffirmed his commitment to the Three Lions ahead of Friday's crunch clash, insisting he will lead them into the Finals. When asked whether he would remain in his job for Euro 2012, Capello said: "Absolutely. I've got a contract. It is my desire to be the manager at the Euros."

Should England qualify for Euro 2012, Capello is eagerly anticipating the test that awaits, having seen his side struggle at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa last summer.

"Life is about challenges. I decided everything as a challenge," Capello said. "All the games are a challenge. When I changed teams, it's always about taking on a new challenge. In life, you have to find something that's exciting and challenging."

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