Parker: Capello couldn´t communicate

Scott Parker has admitted that a poor grasp of the English language tainted Fabio Capello’s tenure as England coach.

Parker admitted improved communication under the former West Brom manager Roy Hodgson compared to Capello, has already been key as the Three Lions prepare for Euro 2012.

“To be honest, the previous manager struggled to get his point across because of the language barrier,” he told The Sun.

“Fabio Capello was a bit distant whereas Roy Hodgson is very proactive and interacts with the players.

“He’s extremely well organised and you have a far better understanding of what he requires from you.

“He’s an old-fashioned type of manager, the type you know is very approachable and hands-on.”

Despite England’s expectations going into Euro 2012 being reasonably low, Parker said it has not transmitted onto the playing squad who are going to Poland and the Ukraine to win the tournament.

“As a player I’m not going to the European Championship with the mindset it’s alright if we perform reasonably well,” he said.

“And I’m quite sure I can say the same for the other players — we are going to the tournament to try and win it.

“I will be 33 when the World Cup comes around and this may be my first and only chance of winning something with England.”

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Hazard tipped to be a Prem hit World Soccer Shop

Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard has been backed by his international team-mates to be a major hit in English football.

Hazard: Heading for Chelsea

Hazard looks set to join Chelsea from French side Lille after he wrote on Twitter on Monday evening: "I'm signing for the champion's league winner".

There has been no official confirmation yet from either club about any deal, but reports have suggested the 21-year-old, who has been rated at £32million, has agreed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Despite his Twitter comments, Hazard - likely to feature for his country against England in Saturday's international friendly at Wembley - was giving nothing away to the cameras today at Belgium's training camp in Liege, responding to a question about Chelsea by saying: "I do not speak English".

Other members of the Belgium squad - and ones who already have Premier League experience under their belts - were more forthcoming on the matter, though, with Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen expressing his confidence that Hazard will become a big favourite of English football fans.

Vermaelen told Sky Sports News: "He is a great player with a lot of special qualities.

"I think he is a player people go to the stadiums for.

"People will love him and love watching him playing football, so I think he is a good player for the Premier League."

Asked whether Hazard had sought advice from him about a move, Vermaelen said: "He didn't come to me for any advice. I think he has a lot of people around him, so they can give him good advice about which club he should go to."

Fulham's Mousa Dembele, an attacker like Hazard, feels his compatriot has the attributes to thrive in the English top flight - and any other competition.

"It is a good competition for him," Dembele said.

"I think he can succeed in every team because he is a fantastic player and I think they will like him very much in England.

"He has quality that not a lot of other players have and I think in every competition he goes, he will play very well - including the Premier League, even if it is the best competition in the world."

Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who now faces the prospect of having to keep his fellow countryman at bay in the Premier League, admits Hazard will have a considerable weight of expectation to deal with, but expects to see him shine.

"I think Eden has the qualities and talent to play in England," Mignolet said.

"On his day, he can make the difference for his team.

"It is a big step from Lille to Chelsea and he is going to be under some pressure, especially with the money that has been spent, but I think he is a good player and if he is on his day, he can do a good job for Chelsea."

Hazard, who has been named Ligue 1's player of the year for the past two seasons, has become one of the most sought-after players in the game and has been linked with a host of European giants.

Manchester United and Manchester City looked to be favourites for his signature until Chelsea's surprise European Cup triumph last weekend.

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