Engand: Capello 'more determined than ever'

Fabio Capello is desperate to make up for England's World Cup heartache.

The Football Association confirmed Capello will stay in his job yesterday following extensive consultation with the Club England board and senior figures within the governing body.

It means the 64-year-old will take charge of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, just as he anticipated when he signed his revised contract barely four weeks ago.

Since that time, England have endured an abysmal World Cup, which cast major doubts over Capello's ability to continue and raised the key question of why Club England chairman Sir David Richards was so keen to tie the Italian down before his first major tournament.

However, in the knowledge they would have a hefty compensation bill to pay if Capello was axed, and replacements are not immediately obvious following Roy Hodgson's appointment as Rafael Benitez's successor at Liverpool, the FA have decided to stick with their man, who is determined to repay their faith.

"I am more determined than ever to succeed with the England team," said Capello.

"It is very important we use the disappointment as a motivation in the future and I can assure the fans I am now fully focused on our European qualifying fixtures, starting with the friendly against Hungary in August.

"We will look to introduce new players to give the team new energy and I will use all my experience to take England forward.

"I am extremely proud to be the England manager, it means so much to me and I am determined to succeed."

Senior figures within the FA have already suggested Capello will be urged to introduce new blood for the friendly with Hungary at Wembley on August 11.

Manchester City winger Adam Johnson can expect a call-up after only making Capello's provisional squad for South Africa.

The same is also true of Theo Walcott, while Arsenal team-mate Kieran Gibbs will probably be installed as back-up left-back to Ashley Cole.

A third Gunner, Jack Wilshere, is also on Capello's radar, along with Gabriel Agbonlahor and Joe Hart, whilst Fulham striker Bobby Zamora is also likely to be picked.

Confidence in Capello is not high but, having reached the World Cup with nine wins from 10 games, he has proved himself capable of steering the Three Lions through a qualifying campaign - and will be expected to do the same again.

"After fully discussing our performance we remain convinced that Fabio is the best man for the job," said Richards.

"We are all still extremely disappointed at our performance in South Africa but he went into the World Cup with a reputation as one of world football's finest managers and we are confident Fabio will benefit from his first international tournament experience.

"Undoubtedly this will make us all stronger for the Euro 2012 campaign."