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David Beckham has hailed Fabio Capello's dedication to football.

Beckham, who played under the Italian at Real Madrid, said: "He is passionate about football. He has a total dedication to this sport.

"I think he is one of the coaches who spends most time watching football, talking about football, analysing football - and this shows the passion that he feels for his work.

"He always wants the best for his team and for his players. Now that he is England coach I am sure that things are going to go well.

"He is an ambitious coach who only wants to win - and he is someone with a lot of success behind him."