Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez rates Fabio Capello the best coach in the world.

England wrapped up their World Cup qualifying campaign against Belarus last night and Martinez is convinced the Italian can lead the national team to glory in South Africa next summer.

Martinez told the Wigan Observer: "Having lived and worked in Spain I know the intense demands put on the coach of Real Madrid, and it is the hardest place to manage in the world.

"But Capello has done it twice at the Bernabeu, and that's the mark of a great coach. The hardest thing, I think, is understanding the different nuances in each country, how their football works.

"But Capello seems to possess that special intuition to adapt, improve a player and make things work. He has done it at Milan, Roma, Juventus and enjoyed remarkable success.

"One of the biggest qualities of a great manager is how adaptable they are - understanding the different environments, and for me Capello is number one without a doubt."