England: 11 years on from the start of Fabio Capello’s reign – where are the starting XI now?

England: 11 years on from the start of Fabio Capello’s reign – where are the starting XI now?
The reign of Fabio Capello as England manager got underway 11 years ago.His first match in charge was a 2-1 win over Switzerland and brought with it hope of finally another major tournament win.Capello came with a fearsome reputation and a CV that included seven Serie A titles with three different clubs (AC Milan, Roma and Juventus) and two La Liga titles with Real Madrid.7

Fabio Capello managed England from 2008-2012

After Steve McLaren had failed to qualify England for Euro 2008, the Italian had two-and-a-half years to get his side into shape for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.His arrival was not without its criticism though, most notably from FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Blatter said: I would say it is a little surprising that the motherland of football has ignored a sacrosanct law or belief that the national team manager should be from the same country as the players. Capello started off his tenure by leaving out a number of senior players from his first squad, including Sol Campbell and David Beckham.Jermaine Jenas and Shaun Wright-Phillips scored in the friendly against Switzerland to give England a 2-1 win.7

How England lined up against Switzerland on February 6, 2008

Capello would go on to comfortably qualify for the World Cup in South Africa but his England side were knocked out against Germany in the last-16.It was the match where Frank Lampard scored a superb 20-yard strike but the officials failed to spot it cross the line.7

The goal that never was against Germany in the 2010 World Cup

He kept his job following the poor performance at the World Cup and qualified for Euro 2012.Capello did not lead the team, though, as he quit in the months leading up to the tournament.The Italian publicly questioned the FAs decision to strip John Terry and left as a result.But what happened to the team he managed 11 years ago? talkSPORT.com takes a look.

Where are that first starting XI now?

David James: Retired in 2014 and played his last game for England in 2010.Wes Brown: Retired from international football in 2010 and was last playing club football for former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen, in the Indian Super League last season.Rio Ferdinand: Officially hung up his international boots in 2013 but had not played a game for two years. Called time on his playing career in 2015. Now a regular pundit on BT Sport.7

Rio Ferdinand made 81 England appearances

Matthew Upson: The centre-back made 21 England appearances, the last of which came in 2010, while he was a pundit during the 2018 World CupAshley Cole: One of the only players from the starting XI to still be playing 11 years later. Now at Derby County and retired from international football in 2014 after 107 appearances.David Bentley: He made just seven appearances for his country between 2007 and 2008. Retired from all football in 2014 at 29 after losing his passion for the game.7

David Bentley in one of his seven England appearances

Jermaine Jenas: The last of his 21 England caps came in 2009 and he hung up his boots in 2014 after struggling to recover from a knee injury. Now a regular TV punditSteven Gerrard: He notched up 114 caps over a 14-year career with England before retiring in 2014. Now manages Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.7

Steven Gerrard after England were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup

Gareth Barry: Made 53 England appearances with the last coming in 2012. Currently playing with West Brom in the Championship.Joe Cole: The winger made 56 appearances for his country, including at three World Cups. Retired from playing in 2018 and is now a youth coach at Chelsea.Wayne Rooney: Went on to become Englands highest ever goalscorer and most capped outfield player. Came out of international retirement in 2018 for a friendly against the United States. Currently plays at DC United.7

Wayne Rooney is England’s record goalscorer

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