LONDON — When you earn £6 million a year for managing a football club, you should have a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

As Fabio Capello prepared England for Friday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria he gave the impression of someone who would love to be sacked.

The Italian is not going to walk away from his two-year contract, but as just about everything around Capello is shrouded by negativity it is hard to believe he has much job satisfaction even at £6 million a year.