Fabio Capello needs to take England to at least the semi-finals of the next World Cup or Euro 2012 as part of targets announced by the FA.

The FA will appoint an international performance director but he will not be Capello's boss and will oversee all national teams below the England men's senior side.

The FA's strategic vision for the next four years also includes winning the bid for the 2018 World Cup, having the National Football Centre (NFC) at Burton up and running in two years' time, and Wembley Stadium making a profit by 2012.

The document sets out a number of major milestones for both the men and women's national teams, grassroots football and policy objectives.

The target of England making the last four of the next World Cup or European Championships is one of the biggest challenges, especially given their failure to qualify for Euro 2008.

The England women's team have been presented with the same target.

FA chairman Lord Triesman said: "This document sets out our goals for the next four years and how we intend to achieve them. The FA is prepared to speak and act for the greatest sport in the world. There is much to do, and we have the determination to do it."

FA chief executive Brian Barwick admitted: "There are some significant challenges but we are confident of tackling them."

According to the FA's report, England is producing "insufficient high-quality players to represent the England national teams and insufficient quality coaches."

The NFC at Burton will be the hub of player and coaching development, according to the FA.

The structure of the FA will be changed with an 'international performance group' made up of Triesman, Barwick, Capello, under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, the new performance director, and the chairman of the international committee.

Other milestones included a million 5-11 year olds trained through the FA/Tesco Skills Programme by 2010, 125,000 existing teams retained and 20,500 new teams created by 2012, 26,000 referees retained and an additional 8,000 referees recruited by 2012.

The Football Association's major milestones to achieve by 2012

- England's senior men and women's teams qualifying for major competitions and reaching the semi-finals at least, by 2012.

- Successful bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

- Wembley achieving an annual operating profit by 2012.

- National Football Centre operating by 2010.

- Partnership with the Premier League and the Football League making clear, reported progress on major joint ventures in 2008 and 2009.

- Commercial/broadcast revenues increased by a substantial amount at the next review date in 2011.

- 1 million 5-11 year olds trained through the FA Tesco Skills Programme by 2010.

- 125,000 existing teams retained and 20,500 new teams created by 2012.

- 26,000 referees retained and an additional 8,000 referees recruited by 2012.

- RESPECT campaign improves overall disciplinary performance by 25% by 2012.

- Development and continued success of women's football.

- The FA's move to Wembley completed by 2010.

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