Kaka, the AC Milan and Brazil striker, has backed Fabio Capello to lead England to trophies. The reigning world player of the year says the former Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid manager has all the attributes to succeed as England manager.

The Italian, who took charge in January, is aiming to ensure England qualify for the 2010 World Cup and Kaka is certain he will be a success. "I don't think there is any doubt that Fabio Capello is a very fine manager," he said. "I believe he can win a lot with the England team in the time he spends as the national team manager."

The Brazil striker has also expressed his admiration for the success of English clubs in Europe and says he thinks all four have a strong chance to winning this season's Champions League. "In the last five or six years, English teams have improved a lot and they are consistently at a high level now," Kaka said. "Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are all excellent and any of them could win it. I believe all the four English clubs have a great chance of making it all the way to the final in Moscow in May. But you cannot rule out the other big clubs involved still, such as Barcelona."

However, despite claiming that he admires the Premier League, Kaka says he is in no rush to leave the San Siro. "The biggest clubs are in Italy, England and Spain so it would be in one of these countries, although it is clear they play differently in these places," he said. "I think these three championships are the most important in the world at the present moment, all very good and competitive."