The FA's worst kept secret at the moment is that Fabio Capello is flying in today for talks over the post of England manager.
Don Fabio will jet into London from Madrid (where he was clearing out his home) this morning, and head straight for Soho Square for a meeting with FA chief executive Brian Barwick.
There have been suggestions that the deal could be struck today itself, but the FA have been keeping their cards close to their chest.
While the 61-year-old former Milan, Roma, Juventus and Real Madrid coach has guaranteed that he will not bail out and leave them embarrassed like Luiz Felipe Scolari did, the FA have decided to play it safe and decided not to confirm anything until it is all done.
It is expected that he will be offered a two and a half year deal through to the 2010 World Cup, with his annual salary expected to be around the £4-5million mark.
He also wants to bring in Italo Galbiati as his number two. Galbiati worked with him at Milan, Roma and Real Madrid.
However, the FA will speak about also appointing an English assistant in someone like Alan Shearer, and that could be a matter of contention.
Apart from that, a report in the Daily Telegraph suggests that the captaincy issue will also crop up. Apparently certain people in the FA are unimpressed by John Terry.
Plans for the summer and a series of home internationals involving British nations will also be discussed, though Capello is more keen on a training camp during the European Championships, one he can use like a pre-season is used by clubs.
He has already received glowing praise from both Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson. However, Ruud Gullit added a note of cautious, waring the fans that they should not expect any pleasing football under Capello.
Neal Glew, Goal.com
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