• World Cup

FA to decide on Capello's future in two weeks

Fabio Capello faced the media © Getty Images

Enlarge

Related Links

• News: Beckham not interested in replacing Capello
  
• News: Capello set to learn fate imminently
  
• News: England don't perform as a team - Klose
  
• News: Time to go, Fabio?
  
• News: Capello will not resign
  
• News: Shambolic England embarrassed by Germany
  

Fabio Capello has revealed he wants to stay on as England manager, but the FA has informed him it will take a decision on his future in two weeks.

Capello arrived at Monday afternoon's press conference to address England's exit from the World Cup, following a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Germany. The most pressing question on the agenda was the Italian's own involvement with the England setup, which has come under serious scrutiny after leading the Three Lions to their worst result in World Cup history.

"I spoke this morning with Sir David Richards, he told me that he needed two weeks to decide," said Capello. "I told him I want to be England manager for the next season, but they have to decide."

Asked to clarify that he wants to keep his job for England's Euro 2012 campaign, Capello replied: "Absolutely."

Adrian Bevington, the managing director of Club England, quickly stepped in to explain the FA's position, insisting there is a need to avoid 'knee-jerk' reactions.

"Just to be clear on this, Sir Dave met with Fabio this morning and, we're all very clear, Fabio is under contract with the FA until the 2012 European Championships. Nothing changes in that respect," Bevington said.

"But today we are all very disappointed that we've gone out of the World Cup in a manner that we're all frustrated with, so it makes perfect sense to go back to London, take stock of the situation, and then speak to Fabio again from there. There's nothing sinister in it. It makes sense to take a common sense approach."

Capello was then asked if he was happy with the FA's decision, a questioned that was not entirely cleared up by the England boss.

"I think it is an intelligent offer. I refused plenty of opportunities to be the manager of some important clubs because I want to stay here. I like this job, I like being England manager."

Turning his focus to the reasons for England's failure, Capello insisted Premier League players will always struggle due to the lack of a winter break. The Italian admitted Wayne Rooney was far from his best, but he extended the argument to cover all players.

"Not just Wayne Rooney but all the England players are really tired. The coaches told me the physical situation, and the situation was not like the players we know. The players played through the Autumn period, which is when we were at our best.

"Rooney was good in some games, but you cannot just speak about one player. The players were not like I know, they played not so fast, not so quick, like they did in earlier games. In the seven games we played, starting with Mexico, the players were not so fast as I remember.

"I understand a lot after this tournament. The performance was not like what I know. We were tired playing a competition in June. Germany always arrive at the second part of the season very well, in the European Cup or the World Cup.

"But it's not my job to decide the calendar."

The final question posed to Capello focused on whether the former Real Madrid boss still felt he was worth his £6 million-per-year contract.

"When I became England manager, I spoke with the people and they decided to give me this money. But it's not about the money, it's about the value of the man."

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.