Capello approved as new England manager

Italian Fabio Capello looks set to become England's second foreign manager after his appointment was approved by the Football Association board on Thursday.

Following final discussions on the details of his contract over the next 24 hours, the 61-year-old will take over from Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month after England failed to qualify for Euro 2008.

He will become the second foreigner in the job following Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Editor:Liu Fang