Capello to work with Brooking

Fabio Capello has agreed to work with Sir Trevor Brooking in an attempt to develop English coaches' skills.

The Football Association Board met at Wembley on Thursday and it is understood there was a 'lengthy' discussion about England's performance in the World Cup.

Under Capello the Three Lions crashed out in the second round after a woeful performance against Germany, although the FA has since come out to back the Italian tactician.

He will now be supported by Brooking, the FA's Director of Football Development, in a bid to improve the skills of English coaches.

The FA also affirmed their intention to recruit an independent chairman who they aim to have in place by early next year.

Following England's disappointing showing in South Africa, there have been calls for mass reform off the coaching and development set-up in the country.

Brooking, along with FA General Secretary Alex Horne, will work on providing a number of recommendations in relation to international and youth player development and the coaching education set-up, which will be considered in December.

Support

His involvement is thought to be an attempt to provide Capello with more English support, especially at times when current assistant Stuart Pearce is away with the Under-21 squad.

The former AC Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid coach will also work closely with the Board of Club England as England embark on their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

Brooking's increasingly pivotal role will see him work closely with general secretary Horne when it comes to advocating ways to improve the development of England's international players.

Meanwhile, the FA once more confirmed its intention to appoint an independent chairman following Lord Triesman's departure earlier in the year.

They want to have someone in place by early 2011 and are looking for somebody with a 'real affinity to football' and who will be 'independent' on the day he starts work.

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