Ferdinand sees Fergie in Capello

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And if England's players get behind the Italian, starting with Wednesday`s friendly against Switzerland at Wembley, the Manchester United defender is convinced he will bring success.

"There's a sense of awe about him definitely. There cannot not be. You command respect with results," said Ferdinand. "That's what my boss at Manchester United has got because of his work ethic and the ideals he manages by and that runs throughout the club.

He added: "That is apparent with the new manager. There's a definite respect of what he has achieved and hopefully he can bring that to our nation.

"You want to be part of that new regime and in the training sessions I'm sure you'll see the players working hard. Everyone will be doing their utmost to make sure they become a part of the new regime."

Ferdinand has described the ripple of excitement that went through the sqaud at their initial training session with Capello as like going to a new school.

And he is sure England can only learn from a manager with a bulging trophy cabinet, the most recent addition being the Spanish league title with Real Madrid last year.

Ferdinand said: "He's had success wherever he has been, coached some of the best players in the world and you want to suck up as much knowledge and information as you can.

"He's been there, seen it and done it and when someone's got that sort of a CV you have to take in what they're saying. A lot of it made sense. I enjoy being coached by people who have had success and have the know-how."