Fabio Capello quits as England coach

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Fabio Capello has quit as England manager following FA's decision to strip John Terry of captaincy.

09 February,2012 04:22 am

Fabio Capello quit as England coach on Wednesday just four months before the European Championship, after publicly challenging the Football Associations decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.The Italian, whose contract was due to expire after Euro 2012, walked out on the job after four years following an hour-long meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley Stadium.Bernstein publicly undermined Capello last week by not consulting him before taking the captains armband from Terry, who is facing a racism trial. Capello criticized the decision on Italian television, insisting it was absolutely the wrong decision.Such a public breach with his employers meant there was no way forward in the job for the Capello.We have accepted Fabios resignation, agreeing this is the right decision, Bernstein said. We would like to thank Fabio for his work with the England team and wish him every success in the future.The former Real Madrid and Juventus coach replaced Steve McClaren in the job after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008.Capello clung onto his job in 2010 despite Englands disappointing World Cup campaign. Now England needs a new manager for Euro 2012.