Capello's honours and success prove his credentials as the "world-class" manager the Football Association said it wanted to appoint.

BBC: Who is Fabio Capello?

The Football Association is considering the future of England manager Fabio Capello after his team failed to reproduce the form that earned qualification for the finals in South Africa with nine wins and one defeat.

BBC: Money has poisoned English football - Andy Burnham

During the period of arrests, the sometimes daily disappearance into custody of another Chinese Football Association (CFA) official, club manager, referee or player was heralded only by ominous press reports noting that "X has not answered his phone for two days" or "Y was not seen at training on Monday".

BBC: Business

The former QPR and Plymouth manager was charged by the Football Association with improper conduct following his actions.

BBC: Blackpool manager Ian Holloway given touchline ban

McCoist and Lennon face touchline bans from the Scottish Football Association as a result, but the Celtic manager's lawyer, Paul McBride, has described the allegations of racism as defamatory and with no substance whatsoever.

BBC: Rangers Supporters Trust calls for Neil Lennon probe

The Football Association of Wales are drawing up a shortlist of candidates for the manager's job before a six-man panel makes a decision on who should replace Toshack, who stood down in September.

BBC: Ian Rush says he is capable of doing Wales job

Baldini, England's general manager, held in-depth talks with four key Football Association board members on Monday - chairman Lord Triesman, chief executive Ian Watmore, director of communications Adrian Bevington and head of development Trevor Brooking.

BBC: John Terry stripped of England captaincy by Capello

Meanwhile Chelsea manager Avram Grant claims that his side are being victimised by the Football Association.

BBC: Ferguson urges referees respect

But the Football Association confirmed Brown visited England's team hotel in Watford on Sunday evening to inform manager Fabio Capello of his decision.

BBC: Defender Wes Brown ends England career