Who is Fabio Capello?

It seems that Fabio Capello will be the next manager of the England football team, if all the football experts are to be believed.

But who exactly is 61-year-old Capello, and why is he the man for England?

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Fabio Capello in action for Juventus

Playing record

Capello knows what it is to play football at the highest level. He played for top Italian sides AC Milan, Juventus and Roma.

He also played 32 times for Italy, once scoring the winner against England at Wembley in 1973.

Trophies

As a manager Capello has won nine league titles in two of the toughest countries to manage - Italy and Spain - and has taken charge of four of the biggest club sides in Europe.

While in charge of one of those teams - AC Milan - he also won the Champions League. Milan beat Barcelona 4-0 in the final, in what has often been called one of the best performances by any club side ever.

Capello has won a trophy at every single club he has been in charge of.

Capello managed David Beckham at Real Madrid

Playing style

Most people who know Capello or have played for him say he is a tough manager. He pushes his players very hard and expects them to work for him.

But the style of football Capello's teams play isn't that exciting. He likes his teams to win and doesn't seem too concerned with playing entertaining football.

In fact, he was sacked at the end of last season by Real Madrid even though the team won the Spanish league. It seems the club's big, big bosses wanted the team to score more goals.

Big-name supporters

The two most successful managers of Premier League teams in the past 10 years - Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson - have both said they think Capello is a top choice to be the next manager.

Wenger said: "I have known Fabio for a long time and he is an outstanding candidate. As far as the technical part of the job is concerned, you do not have to worry about him. He is a strong man, with a strong character."

Sir Alex said the new manager needs to be the right age, with lots of experience and a really good record and added "Capello has all of that."

Bad points

It's not thought Capello speaks English very well, which could make it hard for him to explain to players what he wants them do.

Capello's "hard-man" attitude could be unpopular with some players, who don't like being told what to do.