But Brooking told the BBC's Football Focus that it was not a rushed appointment and backed the work of FA chief executive Brian Barwick.

BBC: England challenge excites Capello

England's uncomfortable night was compounded by the announcement that the Football Association's chief executive Brian Barwick would leave his post by the end of the year.

BBC: Capello defends England tactics

Watmore, who came to the FA from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, succeeded Brian Barwick, who left the FA at the end of 2008.

BBC: Premier League boss Scudamore highlights FA divisions