New England manager Fabio Capello declared it a 'dream come true' as he was officially unveilled as the new England manager.
The Italian also claimed that he will be able to speak English within one month - in time for his first game as England boss - the friendly against Switzerland at Wembley on the 6th February.
FA Chief Executive Brain Barwick introduced the former AC Milan, Roma, Juventus and Real Madrid coach as 'a Winner with a capital W' and the man to restore pride in the England team.
Capello said that he wanted an English coach to be integrated into his team of backroom staff, as it was vital to have someone who understood the national game in his setup.
The 61 year old labelled David Beckham a 'great mand and a great player' but refused to be drawn on whether he would win his 100th cap against the Swiss next year.
His first real test is likely to be the away friendly against World Cup finalists France at the end of March, and if Capello can achieve a positive result in this as well as his opening game, he is likely to enjoy an extended honeymoon period until his first competitve match in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers next September.
And with his CV few would argue that he doesn't deserve the support of the fans and the media - If England fail with Capello, the blame will most likely lie squarely at the feet of the players.
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