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Captain Gerrard

February 5, 2008

Fabio CapelloLiverpool mid-fielder Steven Gerrard has been named our glorious leader for the national side.

At least for the time-being. Capello has stated that he will not name a permanent captain until the Andorra game, which is England’s first World Cup qualifier in September.

Reports suggest that Capello has banned players from using their mobiles, uses last names only and discourages the presence of wives and girlfriends.

Capello confirmed in a press conference today that he has laid down some rules to his squad and expects them not to be broken.

It also seems that Capello is on-the-ball for his news conferences. Speaking through an interpreter at the news conference, Capello made sure that he didn’t say anything that could be mis-interpreted.

Then one reporter, asked his question in Italian, and asked for Capello to answer in English.

Savvy Capello remained un-fazed by the demanding press, saying:

“I will speak English with you when I can be sure that I know all the right words, because you are very good at twisting things and I am very careful.

“I can communicate with the players much more easily - I am happy with my English with them.”

Seems to this “winning is everything” writer that Capello is doing things his way and will not be forced by the media into anything he doesn’t want to do. And that’s a good thing. After a media-obsessed, car-salesman-smile-wearing, umbrella-collector in the England hot-seat, it’s about time someone strong took the helm.

Written by singy · Filed Under England, Internationals 


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