Capello scores a hat trick

Well, there I was wondering who would make a better captain for England, John Terry, Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard and the curly Italian that is Fabio goes and tosses the arm-band to Rio 'World Cup Wind Up' Ferdinand.

Even though I hadn't suspected it, I think it's a cracking plan and one that I hope becomes permanent as Rio has leadership qualities far outranking the moany John Terry and the whiny Stevie Gerrard. Frank Lampard would have been a good shout for captain too but he's not always good enough to make the starting XI so that alone rules him out.

Also, I feel I should mention Peter Crouch as if you have been lucky enough to see him being interviewed you will know what a cultured, class act the man is. He states his thoughts succinctly and intelligently. I'd love to see him be captain one day but alas he is also not good enough to start every game.

So, 1 out of 1 for fab Fabio so far.

I'm also delighted to see Beckham will definitely receive his 100th cap. I thought it was a bit malicious of Steve McLaren to deny everyone's favourite sarong-wearer that milestone. I accept Steve had his own problems but I'm sure against Andorra he could have found a space for Becks to do his thing one last time.

So, 2 out of 2 for Fabby C, and a ball hasn't even been kicked yet.

But it might get even better before tonight's showdown against France. I was pleased as punch to see David James' name in the England squad. Hopefully Fabio can show he is an equal opportunities coach by giving the 53 year old the start he deserves given his magnificent showings for Portsmouth this season (*note that he might not quite be 53 just yet but he must be the wrong side of 40 by now at least)

So go on Senior Capello, give us the hat-trick and a night to remember in Paris.

PS Good luck to Scotland against Croatia. This post alone will show how completely unbothered I am with the Scotland games vs England games BBC debate!

PPS I wonder what Dwain Chambers makes of 'drug cheat' Rio Ferdinand being made captain of England. An impressive plaudit for Rio while Dwain isn't even allowed on the plane to Beijing.

PPPS What do you know, David James is 37. A veritable spring chicken of a man. He'll make World Cup 2010 yet you know, mark my words!