Capello's shock resignation (08/02/12)

With the news that Fabio Capello has quit his role as England manager with immediate effect, many football fans across the country will be worrying about their country's hopes at the forthcoming European Championships. However, I believe it to be a blessing in disguise for the Three Lions. In my opinion, I think Capello's tactics were not suited to the England team and that they were far too defensive for a team with fantastic offensive capabilities. Under the Italian, players like Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole all had their natural attacking instincts curbed. Whilst it was cute that Capello stuck to the defensive Italian game, it got England nowhere. With him gone, the team may finally be unleashed.

However, who will unleash them is a tricky question. Harry Redknapp will most likely be the man to do that after the Euros, if not before on a part-time basis as rumoured. However, I would rather see Stuart Pearce given the job on a temporary basis. In my opinion, this is an option that would work out great for everyone involved. After the Euros, Redknapp would inherit a far more stable squad than at present, and would have a greater scope of time to put his mark on the team. It also allows Tottenham to keep their manager as they strive to qualify for the Champions League, albeit for the time being. And, for me the most important benefit, it allows the FA to see if Stuart Pearce can one day manage his country's senior team. Granted Pearce has the British Olympic Team to worry about, but there is enough time in between the two tournaments for this arrangement to work.

On a final note, there is a manager who was 24 hours away from taking the job in 2007, when Capello was given the job. A manager who is more than likely to leave his job in the summer. A man who is considered to be the greatest of his generation and is, perhaps, special. Jose Mourinho for England, anyone?