Capello plays down Spurs link

Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has distanced himself from reports that his name had been put forward to Tottenham for the manager’s position.

Spurs have been at the centre of claim and counter-claim over the future of head coach Martin Jol in recent days, denying reports that they had made an offer to Sevilla coach Juande Ramos to take over after the north London club started the season with two defeats.