Better late... Pompey boss Redknapp hails Capello's 'Golden Generation'

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The boss was a vocal critic of the Italian coach of the national team after last month's poor draw with the Czech Republic at Wembley.

But after last night's thrilling 4-1 victory over Croatia in Zagreb, led by Theo Walcott's hat-trick, he is confident Capello has arrived just in time to rescue the England stars who had been all but written off after their failure to reach Euro 2008.

Overcoming hurdles: Theo Walcott & Co emerged as a force for England

'Capello has arrived in the nick of time to revitalise the best group of players this country has produced in ages, a crop of Premier League stars who have under-achieved for years under the Three Lions banner - until last night,' said Redknapp.

'Had we waited much longer, it could have been too late. Too many could have been past it.

'But, last night, I believe the whole country sensed the England team had a refreshed look about it, even though the roll call of names has not changed that much in the past couple of years.'