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Fabio Capello has spoken of his delight after three English teams reached the last four of the Champions League for the second time in succession.


As Liverpool and Chelsea prepare to meet at the Semi-Final stage for the third time in four years, and Manchester United look forward to their encounter with Barcelona, Capello believes it can only be good for the English players who will be part of the matches.

"I'm very pleased that England has three of the four semi-finalists for the Champions League," Capello revealed.

"It is a tremendous situation for the supporters of those clubs and it shows the strength of the Premier League.

"For three sides with such contrasting styles, it is positive that English players are proving their flexibility and tactical awareness. Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United each play with unique style and it is promising to see English players flourishing in different roles and situations."

Capello attended the enthralling contest between Liverpool and Arsenal, and was impressed by both the noise of the crowd and also the impact made by Theo Walcott.

"I was at Anfield to see Arsenal face Liverpool and the atmosphere was electric. It was a wonderful game and both teams played their part in creating such a spectacle.

"I was delighted with the impact that Theo Walcott made on the game - the run he made for Arsenal's second goal was incredible.

"To go past so many players with such speed and balance is one thing, but to have the composure and awareness to pick a pass at the crucial moment showed great skill and maturity. There can be no disputing Walcott's ability.

"It will be very interesting to watch the Semi-Finals and see who can reach Moscow.

"There is a real chance that it could be an all-English final which would be fantastic for the England players involved, and that could only be a positive for the England team."

Capello's next game in charge of England will see USA visit Wembley for the first time in 14 years, and tickets to see the game on Wednesday 28 May are now on sale.

This weekend Capello will visit White Hart Lane on Saturday to see Tottenham Hotspur take on Middlesbrough, before taking in Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday. Franco Baldini will watch Newcastle United's trip to Fratton Park to face FA Cup Finalists Portsmouth on Saturday, before joining Capello for the double header on Sunday.

On Monday Capello will travel to Lesotho as part of The FA's International Relations programme, where he and Ray Clemence will assist with the coach education and also further raise the awareness of HIV and AIDS in the region.