Who knew weeks ago when I first blogged about John Terry's affair with Wayne Bridge's ex-girlfriend that it would turn into such a huge story surrounding the English national team, which like it or not has a reputation for choking in big moments like the Buffalo Bills in the 90's.
With the most recent media circus surrounding injured defender Ashley Cole and his now ex-wife, Cheryl Cole (they separated!), Capello felt like he had to signal to the media his intentions with his bunch of Austin Powers wannabes. Haha, was that too dated?
Asked what will happen to players who step out of line after he spells out his code of conduct on their behavior, Capello said: "The players have to understand what I want if you want to stay with me."
Capello, who is renowned as a strict disciplinarian, does not want to see his players' private lives splashed across newspapers -- particularly as the Italian coach tries to deliver England's first World Cup since 1966.
"It will be very important because we need to create a group. The England shirt is very important. This will be one of the most important points we will speak about."
Capello will talk to his players next week when the team gathers before a friendly against Egypt on March 3.
The Italian head coach is saying the right things as England will all convene next week ahead of its friendly with Egypt. It's been four months since this troubled group was all together in the same dressing room. Should make for some awkward moments, huh?http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/02/23/capello.england.ap/index.html
