HESKEY 'IMPRESSED' BY CAPELLO STYLE

Heskey - praises Capello.

Emile Heskey believes England manager Fabio Capello's up front and honest approach is refreshing after showing he does not select on the basis of reputations.

The Wigan striker returned to the England fold last week, playing a vital role in the 4-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Croatia in Zagreb.

Although Capello did not get off to the best of competitive starts with the lethargic 2-0 win over Andorra in Barcelona, the Italian's credibility was restored as England ended Croatia's unbeaten home record.

Heskey certainly feels Capello has so far stamped his mark on the squad, as he said: "He has impressed me. He's been really good.

"He is the kind of coach who will tell you if you've done something wrong, and it doesn't matter who you are."

Speaking to the Wigan Evening Post, Heskey added: "A lot of managers will pull you to one side to tell you that.

"Capello will tell you in front of everyone, which is fine by me."

Heskey, meanwhile, is prepared to sit tight at Wigan, insisting he is happy with the Latics despite speculation.

The 30-year-old striker was understood to be interesting Tottenham and Aston Villa before the transfer window closed at the end of last month.

Heskey is in the final season of his contract with Wigan, and seemingly prepared to let it run down.

That could force the club's hand when the window re-opens in January, with Heskey adding: "There's been speculation about my future.

"Chris Kirkland sent me about 200 texts the other week when I was away with England asking if there was any truth I was leaving.

"I just told him, 'I'm with England, I'm going nowhere!', that's all there was to it.

"The manager and chairman both spoke to me last month about the situation.

"When I spoke with the chairman he said he'd had offers for me, but until I went to him and told him I wanted to leave, he wouldn't entertain anything.

"I had no intention of doing that, and that's where we left things.

"I'm happy here and you get the best out of yourself when you are happy.

"These are good times to be at Wigan. We are moving forward - the chairman and manager have both stipulated we must move forward.

"Dave Whelan has put his money where his mouth is and really backed the manager, and now I think we are starting to reap the benefits."