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In Pictures: The highs & lows of Fabio Capello's England reign
Following his decision to stand down from his role as Three Lions boss on Wednesday, Goal.com takes a look at the Italian's defining moments at the helm
09-Feb-2012 2:06:44 PM
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By Stephen Darwin
It was meant to be straightforward. Fabio Capello would see out the remainder of his contract by guiding England through Euro 2012, preferably to the latter stages, where he would then step aside, paving the way for Harry Redknapp to take over - but when is the England national team set-up ever that simple?
Capello's decision to walk away from the Three Lions four months before the start of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine was a surprise, to say the least. Despite publically expressing his disdain at the FA's decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, no-one realistically expected a resignation letter to be falling on David Bernstein's desk.
So, with the former Real Madrid coach's four-year tenure as national team manager now at an end, Goal.com takes a look back at the highs and lows of Capello's England reign.
By Stephen Darwin
It was meant to be straightforward. Fabio Capello would see out the remainder of his contract by guiding England through Euro 2012, preferably to the latter stages, where he would then step aside, paving the way for Harry Redknapp to take over - but when is the England national team set-up ever that simple?
Capello's decision to walk away from the Three Lions four months before the start of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine was a surprise, to say the least. Despite publically expressing his disdain at the FA's decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, no-one realistically expected a resignation letter to be falling on David Bernstein's desk.
So, with the former Real Madrid coach's four-year tenure as national team manager now at an end, Goal.com takes a look back at the highs and lows of Capello's England reign.
| DECEMBER 2007 |
| APPOINTED ENGLAND MANAGER |
Shake on it | Capello poses with FA chief Brian Barwick after taking England job
| FEBRUARY 2008 |
| FIRST GAME IN CHARGE |
Fab start | England beat Switzerland 2-1 as Capello wins his first game in charge
| NOVEMBER 2008 |
| TRIUMPHANT IN GERMANY |
Berlin bravery | Capello masterminds a 2-1 win friendly victory on German soil
| SEPTEMBER 2009 |
| WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION SECURED |
Revenge is sweet | England smash Croatia to book their place at the World Cup finals
| FEBRUARY 2010 |
| TERRY REMOVED AS CAPTAIN |
Feeling Blue | Chelsea fans get behind Terry after Capello takes away England captaincy
| MAY 2010 |
| THE CAPELLO INDEX |
Under scrutiny | The 'Capello index' for analysing his players is heavily criticised
| JUNE 2010 |
| WORLD CUP WOES |
Low point | A lacklustre England are knocked out by Germany at last 16 stage
| SEPTEMBER 2010 |
| ROAD TO RECOVERY |
On the up | England win first two Euro 2012 qualification games to rekindle optimism
| OCTOBER 2011 |
| EURO 2012 QUALIFICATION SOURED |
Red mist | Rooney is sent off as England secure their passage to the Euro 2012 finals
| NOVEMBER 2011 |
| WEMBLEY WIN AGAINST WORLD CHAMPS |
Frank assessment | Lampard scores the winner as England defeat Spain
| FEBRUARY 2012 |
| RESIGNS AS ENGLAND MANAGER |
Stand by your man | Capello quits after disagreement with FA over Terry captaincy
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