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Capellos the Squadfather
The Don ... Fabio Capello rapped John Terry for 'disrespect'
FABIO Capello slammed his former captain John Terry last night for making "a very big mistake" in casting doubt on the way the England World Cup camp is run.
The tough-talking Italian also said Terry had been wrong to suggest Joe Cole should start against Slovenia tomorrow - saying it showed "disrespect" to his team-mates.
And last night Terry apologised to Capello and his team-mates for his comments at a press conference on Sunday.
Friendly ... Capello denies there is any tension in the England camp
He said: "I went in with the intention of being honest. I was asked a question about Joe Cole and maybe I went too far.
"But it was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologise. I have told the manager he has my total support and I would like to stress I don't believe I have been a disruptive influence in the camp."
The apology followed Capello re-establishing himself as a Godfather-style "Don" last night after claims of a players' mutiny.
And he was backed by midfielder Frank Lampard, who said: "We have faith in him. The manager has the complete respect of everybody and we are all working together."
Capello said Terry should not have said anything. He added: "When you speak you have to speak privately, nobody speak with you (the media). This is a very big mistake.
"You have to speak with the players, with me, with the others, with the dressing room."
Terry had also suggested he and other senior players would vent their frustration at the management in a meeting. The meeting went ahead but his plan to air grievances had no support from his team-mates.
Laying down the law ... the squad pay close attention as Fabio Capello gives his instructions
Players were believed to have backed down after being warned beforehand not to confront no-nonsense disciplinarian Capello, who let it be known that he is still the boss.
On Terry's remarks about Joe Cole, Capello said: "It is a mistake when you speak about one player because there is no respect for the other.
"Sometimes when you speak you have to be careful. I respect Joe Cole. He is one of the 23 players here. Also the other players, you have to respect each one."
I'm the boss ... Capello and Terry at training
During Sunday's meeting the team watched a DVD of their draw against Algeria but no players commented, as Terry had anticipated.
Capello said: "I don't stop the tape, never stopped the tape and the players saw what really happened. I think it was enough. Usually I speak with the players about the mistakes, about the things that were really good, everything. This time I decided everyone can learn something about this game."
Hard work ... Wayne Rooney and John Terry train
He added: "Look, I spoke with some players and I think it is only John Terry said this (that there would be comments at the meeting).
"No one speak with me about the problems. If he want to speak with me he can. Every time when I have a meeting I ask the captain, 'Problems? You want to say something?' Never. I read just yesterday that John Terry said this. I don't understand why he don't speak with me."
Capello revealed yesterday that Matthew Upson will play alongside Terry in defence tomorrow and added: "I will probably change some others."
He refused to be drawn on his future if England failed to reach the last 16.
Read more: Capello’s the Squadfather | The Sun |News
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The Don ... Fabio Capello rapped John Terry for 'disrespect'
FABIO Capello slammed his former captain John Terry last night for making "a very big mistake" in casting doubt on the way the England World Cup camp is run.
The tough-talking Italian also said Terry had been wrong to suggest Joe Cole should start against Slovenia tomorrow - saying it showed "disrespect" to his team-mates.
And last night Terry apologised to Capello and his team-mates for his comments at a press conference on Sunday.
He said: "I went in with the intention of being honest. I was asked a question about Joe Cole and maybe I went too far.
"But it was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologise. I have told the manager he has my total support and I would like to stress I don't believe I have been a disruptive influence in the camp."
The apology followed Capello re-establishing himself as a Godfather-style "Don" last night after claims of a players' mutiny.
And he was backed by midfielder Frank Lampard, who said: "We have faith in him. The manager has the complete respect of everybody and we are all working together."
Capello said Terry should not have said anything. He added: "When you speak you have to speak privately, nobody speak with you (the media). This is a very big mistake.
"You have to speak with the players, with me, with the others, with the dressing room."
Terry had also suggested he and other senior players would vent their frustration at the management in a meeting. The meeting went ahead but his plan to air grievances had no support from his team-mates.
Players were believed to have backed down after being warned beforehand not to confront no-nonsense disciplinarian Capello, who let it be known that he is still the boss.
On Terry's remarks about Joe Cole, Capello said: "It is a mistake when you speak about one player because there is no respect for the other.
"Sometimes when you speak you have to be careful. I respect Joe Cole. He is one of the 23 players here. Also the other players, you have to respect each one."
I'm the boss ... Capello and Terry at training
During Sunday's meeting the team watched a DVD of their draw against Algeria but no players commented, as Terry had anticipated.
Capello said: "I don't stop the tape, never stopped the tape and the players saw what really happened. I think it was enough. Usually I speak with the players about the mistakes, about the things that were really good, everything. This time I decided everyone can learn something about this game."
He added: "Look, I spoke with some players and I think it is only John Terry said this (that there would be comments at the meeting).
"No one speak with me about the problems. If he want to speak with me he can. Every time when I have a meeting I ask the captain, 'Problems? You want to say something?' Never. I read just yesterday that John Terry said this. I don't understand why he don't speak with me."
Capello revealed yesterday that Matthew Upson will play alongside Terry in defence tomorrow and added: "I will probably change some others."
He refused to be drawn on his future if England failed to reach the last 16.
Read more: Capello’s the Squadfather | The Sun |News
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