Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson believes Fabio Capello must win every game or become a national hate figure. (Various)

The FA's director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking insists he has not given up hope of appointing an Englishman as national team coach in the future. (Daily Telegraph)

England under-21 coach Stuart Pearce's passionate address to the FA helped to ensure approval for the new National Football Centre.(The Times)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has appealed for an extension to his contract amid claims Jurgen Klinsmann could be appointed as his successor in the summer. (The Sun)

Everton boss David Moyes is planning a �3m move for Reading midfield man Stephen Hunt in the January transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has forgiven Spurs striker Darren Bent for his summer snub and will move for the �17m striker when the transfer window opens. (The Sun)

John Collins could be a contender to replace struggling Lawrie Sanchez at Fulham after his shock resignation as Hibernian manager. (Various)

Owner David Sullivan claims the depature of former boss Steve Bruce was "the best thing that has ever happened to Birmingham City". (Daily Mail)

Manchester City keeper Andreas Isaksson could ask for a move after being told Joe Hart is boss Sven-Goran Eriksson's preferred choice. (The Guardian)

Birmingham are ready to sell Rowan Vine to QPR in a �2m deal. (Daily Mail)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle boss Craig Brewster is a possible successor to the departed John Collins at Hibernian.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane could move for veteran Blackburn midfield man Robbie Savage in January.

Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann is so upset at being left out he claims he sits in the stands and has to "make a fist in my pocket".