Wembley
Fabio Capello claimed he was transformed from a god into a monster by England's World Cup failure in South Africa.
The impressive dismissal of Bulgaria in England's opening Euro 2012 qualifier hardly constitutes a return journey to his former status for Capello. It does, however, represent the first steps in the quest to restore credibility to the Italian and his team after that miserable Highveld summer.
Capello made it clear he was supremely indifferent to the tag draped around his neck after England's 4-0 win as he maintained his recent punchy public form, sparked by the critical fall-out from the World Cup.
He claimed he knew what was coming had England lost: "You write enough when I lose. Words are not so important when you win."
True enough, but Capello must also accept - and this comes from a supporter of England's coach - that much of the criticism delivered after the World Cup was fully justified.
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