Capello backed by top bosses

ALEX FERGUSON and Arsene Wenger have combined to back the likely appointment of Fabio Capello as England manager.

The heavyweight Premier League duo were among a hand-picked group sought out by FA chief executive Brian Barwick and director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking for their views on the vacancy created by Steve McClaren’s dismissal.

With Jose Mourinho now out of the running, Capello seems set to get the job providing he successfully navigates an interview with Barwick and Brooking, which is likely to take place today.