No Russia approach for Capello

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6 July 2012-PA Sport

Russia link ... former England manager Fabio Capello (Getty Image)

Fabio Capello has not been contacted about the Russia job but would consider any proposal, according to his agent.

Capello, who resigned as England manager in February, has been mentioned as one of the contenders to take over the Russia post, vacated by Dick Advocaat after EURO 2012.

But his agent, and son, Pierfilippo says the Russian FA has yet to get in touch.

"There has not been any contact between Fabio Capello and the Russian Football Federation so far, not even informally," Pierfilippo told Italian news agency Agi.

He hinted, however, that the 66-year-old former AC Milan, Roma, Juventus and Real Madrid coach would be interested in furthering his career in Russia - either at international or club level.

"Should an offer arrive from the national team or a club either in Moscow or another big Russian city, it would probably be a country we would take into consideration as my father would like it and be interested in going there," Capello said.

Russia flattered to deceive at EURO 2012. It started with a 4-1 thumping of Czech Republic but followed it with a draw against Poland and a defeat to Greece which saw it eliminated at the group stage.