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18 January 2007
The new England head coach has to weigh up whether to persevere or dispense with the services of David Beckham, who needs one more appearance to reach 100 caps for his country and also has to ponder if he should take into account John Terry's unsavoury behaviour in confronting match officials when deciding whether he should remain as captain.
Capello said: "There is still over a month to the first game - so there is plenty of time for these important decisions to be made."
He added: "I had a contrasting relationship with David Beckham at Real Madrid. In the end he demonstrated himself to be a great man and a great player.
"He is also the kind of person who, when he sets himself something, he will achieve it. With David Beckham, the only thing you would wish for is that he was younger.
"Will he be part of my plans? You never know. I will have to make choices. I believe basically that Beckham's behaviour will be important."
It is reported that Terry's antics when tackling referees have not been looked upon favourably by certain members of the Football Association board.
Any decision will be made by Capello, but he chose not to send out a positive message to the Chelsea player when finally unveiled at Monday's press conference in London.
Capello said: "I have just arrived here, and there are many things I have to think about. Give me some time.
"I have got over a month before the players meet up for the first game and I will make my decisions."
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