Mr Reagan apparently said if the UK retained sole military occupancy, the UK might face another Argentine invasion in the future.

BBC: Falklands telegrams reveal UK response to invasion

As AC Milan and LA Galaxy negotiate over the 33-year-old's future, Capello was guarded over how the outcome might affect his chances of claiming sole ownership of the record.

BBC: Capello wary of Spain's midfield

The rotation system meant that after Colombia dropped out of the 2014 race, Brazil was left as the sole candidate -- a situation FIFA president Sepp Blatter wanted to avoid in the future.

CNN: FIFA end World Cup rotation policy

"We came here with the sole intention of winning this competition, but it's also about making ourselves stronger for the future, " said McNamara.

BBC: England coach Steve McNamara positive despite defeat