Fabio Capello: Ramsey's England Team Makes Me Emotional

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England boss Fabio Capello said it was "very emotional" unveiling a bust of Sir Alf Ramsey at Wembley.

Ramsey's side famously won the World Cup in 1966, a feat Capello, and England, are desperate to equal in South Africa next year.

The sculpture, crafted by Philip Jackson, will be displayed in the tunnel area at the national stadium, offering Capello and his men a reminder of Ramsey's achievements 43 years ago.

World Cup winners including Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Bobby Charlton, Martin Peters and George Cohen were at Wembley to honour the late manager.

"It is not easy for me to talk in front of world champions, it's very emotional," said Capello, as quoted by the Press Association.

"I saw the England final on TV and remember everything, and now I am England manager.

"I remember my history in football and the first time I met Sir Bobby Charlton, it's magical for me and incredible to be here among these players.

"I think all the fans hope that the new [World] Cup will be here."

Capello's side travel to Qatar to face Brazil in Doha this month although a host of players are currently struggling for fitness ahead of the friendly with Ben Foster, Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard amongst those sidelined.

Wayne Rooney, though, is expected to be fit, with England record goalscorer Charlton tipping him to eventually set a new benchmark beyond the 49 Charlton managed for the Three Lions.

"Nothing would give me greater pleasure," said Charlton. "I would be dead chuffed if that happened.

"I think he is a terrific player, inspirational, and people like him. As along as he doesn't get suspended for arguing with referees or doing something daft on the pitch - he is learning rapidly and doing less and less of that."

Charlton sees similarities between Ramsey and Capello, in terms of them both being disciplinarians.

"He [Ramsey] reminds me of Fabio Capello. No question," he said.

"His history has always been as a tough character but he gets teams to listen and perform to their best.

"Not just in finals but in friendly matches, they are expected to play just as hard. That was the same with Alf Ramsey. You knew what was expected of you and you did it.

"I think England have a great chance of winning. I'm not getting carried away because it's a tough game and you are playing against the best in the world. It would be sensational if we could win but I don't want to put any more pressure on them."

Andrew Southwick, Goal.com