Capello to step down after Euro 2012

Fabio Capello has revealed he will leave his role as England coach after Euro 2012.

Following a disastrous World Cup campaign, many believed Capello was lucky to remain in his £6million-a-year post.

And doubts still hung over the 64-year-old`s tenure heading into the recent qualifying double-header, with most observers believing two poor results would force the FA to take decisive action.

Those concerns were swiftly removed after two excellent performances against Bulgaria and Switzerland, which yielded six points and seven goals.

What has been achieved is even more impressive given the absence of skipper Rio Ferdinand and Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard through injury.

Victory against Montenegro at Wembley next month would put England in a strong position to secure a place at Euro 2012.

It has been suggested that Capello might be asked to stay on, particularly as there is no obvious current replacement that fits the FA`s stated desire for an Englishman.

Given the criticism he has received recently, Capello was presumably bemused to be addressing questions about a new contract.

But, he insisted there will not be one.

"Absolutely. Yes," he said when asked whether he would be leaving after Euro 2012, repeating the assertion to make sure everyone understood.

"We have to qualify first of course but after that I will be too old.

"I want to enjoy my life as a pensioner."