The hardest part to understand is why Roman Abramovich gets so much stick. He sacks a manager for coming second and is widely portrayed as a megalomaniac lunatic.

Meanwhile, Fabio Capello endures frequent calls for his dismissal while surveying a European Championship qualifying group table, of which England are top.

Not by much, mind, but two wins and a draw from here and unless Montenegro go on a prolific scoring spree — which a current average of 0.8 goals per game would suggest is unlikely — England are on course to reach the 2012 finals as the winners of Group G.

Under pressure: Fabio Capello screams orders at his England players during their draw with Switzerland

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