Capello Snub ; England Manager Rejected Fa Plea to Support Country's Teenage Stars World Cup Stars to Make Way for Youth

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ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello, under pressure over his team's disastrous World Cup campaign, faces fresh criticism after snubbing the opportunity to support the country's young footballing talents. The 64-year-old Italian refused to bow to pressure from his FA employers to attend last week's European Under-19 Championship in France because he claimed his presence would have been no more than a publicity stunt.

But the revelation that the manager, who is paid Pounds 6million a year, was not prepared to break into his holiday to support England's teenagers taking part in a major championship will dismay many at the FA who believe Capello should be doing more to encourage potential stars of the future.

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Capello Snub ; England Manager Rejected Fa Plea to Support Country's Teenage Stars World Cup Stars to Make Way for Youth

A source close to Capello said last night: 'The FA asked Fabio if he was interested in going to the tournamen...

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