ROME - Anytime over the next day or two, one of the worst-kept secrets in football should be revealed as Fabio Capello is named the new manager of England.

Fabio Capello, seen here in 2006, began plotting England's renaissance on the international football stage as his future employers at the Football Association (FA) put the finishing touches to the terms of his appointment. [Agencies] Following the serious under-achievement of the national team under Steve McClaren, who failed to take England to the Euro 2008 finals, Football Association

powerbrokers are thought to have decided to plump for someone with a considerably stronger CV than the former Middlesbrough manager.

And when former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ruled himself out of the running, Capello became the favorite for the post.

The FA issued a statement saying the talks were "extremely positive and without any problems".

Capello reportedly met FA chief executive Brian Barwick at Wembley stadium. Accompanied by an FA security official, he then headed for Heathrow airport where he flew out of the country.

"I can confirm that Brian Barwick and Sir Trevor Brooking have today held talks with Fabio Capello in London," FA spokesman Adrian Bevington said.

"I'm pleased to say that these discussions were extremely positive and without any problems.

"Fabio has tonight returned to Italy to honor a prior commitment. Understandably, further talks are now taking place between Fabio's advisers and ourselves."

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