“Before Bekele went to the World Championships we chatted a bit about Farah. Everybody was surprised.
“A year ago he was a good athlete, he was European champion, good on the track and cross country – but this year is super for him.
“Salazar was a very strong athlete himself, he knows the hard training and work you need to do. He knows the best way to win those championships at such distances.
“It is good for the sport that someone else has emerged. For the people to watch we need more stars from Spain, Italy and Britain.”
Geb sounds as if he thinks they are co-favorites at this point for London. I think somebody else will emerge by then and join the battle...