Capello and Barwick suffer as England struggle (0)
- 21 Aug 08, 12:42 AM
Wembley
English football suffered an uncomfortable night as a muddled display from Fabio Capello's side was played out against the backdrop of high-level political intrigue in Soho Square.
Capello's England had barely embarked on what was a hugely worrying performance against the Czech Republic before leaks sprung around Wembley that Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick was leaving his post.
Confirmation swiftly came that Barwick was indeed on his way as part of what might be politely termed a "re-structure", this time instigated by Lord Triesman, the FA's first independent chairman.
This was a huge distraction to the action taking place on the field - but not big enough to disguise worrying evidence that the brave new era under Italian coach Capello is struggling in its infancy.
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