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Russian minister of sport Vitaly Mutko backs Fabio Capello

Russian minister backs Capello
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Russian minister of sport Vitaly Mutko describes Fabio Capello as "a good option" to replace Guus Hiddink as manager of the national football team.

Russian minister of sport Vitaly Mutko believes that Fabio Capello is a strong candidate to replace Guus Hiddink as manager of the Russia football team.

The 66-year-old Italian, who resigned from his position as England boss in February, is one of 13 candidates shortlisted for the position.

"I think he would be a good option," said Mutko. "This person knows how to win.

"When we decided [to appoint] Guus Hiddink [in 2006], the first thing we looked at was the coach's ability to win."

England won 28 games during Capello's four-year reign, drawing eight and losing six.

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