Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards, a member of the FA board, claimed Capello's appointment was conducted in a "bizarre" way.

BBC: England challenge excites Capello

As well as Lord Triesman and Thompson, the new board will include Premier League chairman Dave Richards, Football League chairman Brian Mawhinney, Lord Coe, Paul Elliott and chief executive Andy Anson.

BBC: England 2018 bid team streamlined

In its early stages, England's efforts were dogged by in-fighting, with former board member Karren Brady admitting it was "fair comment" to say it looked like a shambles after Premier League chairman Dave Richards resigned from the bid team.

BBC: Fifa inspectors praise England 2018 World Cup bid

And Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards resigned from the board just weeks after six other board members stood down, while Karen Brady, one of those to quit her post, has stated the bid could be derailed by "infighting".

BBC: 2018 World Cup bidders present cases in Cape Town

Richards, who leads the Kings with 10 playoff points, was sidelined after taking a big hit from Dave Bolland in the final minutes of the Blackhawks' 2-1 victory on Saturday.

NPR: Blackhawks Beat Kings To Take 2-0 Lead In Series