FA ready to turn to David Beckham as Fabio Capello teeters on brink

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Richards, chairman of Club England, spent this morning in discussions with the Italian about his future after England's calamitous campaign that saw them win just one game.

The 64-year-old held a press conference this afternoon where it was revealed his future will be decided by the FA over the next two weeks.

But it was clear in South Africa that Capello had become increasingly disillusioned and did not enjoy the experience of leading England at a major tournament.

Should the former AC Milan and Real Madrid coach decide to step down, the Football Association are considering a shock approach to former captain David Beckham.

The final decision has been left to Richards with the FA in disarray following the recent resignations of chief executive Ian Watmore and chairman Lord Triesman.

The players will fly home tonight with question marks over the international futures of a number of Capello's squad.

One player who is determined to fight on is goalkeeper David James. The 39-year-old insisted he will remain available for selection for as long as he's playing regularly.

"I want to carry on," he said. "It was the first World Cup I have played in and I didn't want to go home. I am never going to retire as long as I am playing first team football."

James also defended Wayne Rooney's poor performances at the World Cup.

He said: "I didn't notice a lack of fitness. Teams know how good he is and Germany stopped him from playing."

Meanwhile, FIFA today refused to comment on renewed calls for goal-line technology to be introduced following the officials' failure to award Frank Lampard's goal' in Bloemfontein yesterday.