Capello happy in England job despite scandals

England boss Fabio Capello says he's enjoying his job, despite this week's bugging scandal being the latest to hit his squad.

Capello refused to answer direct questions on the subject, labelling it a "private problem".

But, speaking at the Laureus Sports Awards in Abu Dhabi, the Italian said: "It's a challenge always to be England manager, but the challenge for me is always important because, at my age, without a challenge I stay home and can go on holiday.

"I like the challenge and this will be the most important challenge of my life. To be England manager was one of my dreams and I am really happy to be England manager.

"I would not swap my position with (Italy coach) Marcello Lippi, I prefer to be England manager."

Capello did concede he was surprised by the amount of off-the-field issues he has had to deal with, adding: "Yes, usually my job was to have to decide on the pitch, not outside the pitch. It's a new job for me.

"My job when I was manager of Milan, Juve, Roma or Madrid, I try to win always. For me it's the same now as England manager.

"I am focused to find the best way and we are one of the best teams in the World Cup. We hope to arrive at the semi-finals, minimum, and then, after a lot of years, win the World Cup.

"We have a good team, good players and at this moment we think we can beat all of the teams because we can play at the same level of the best teams in the world."