I am told there is plenty of tension in the England camp, but only the sort that comes from the adrenalin and anticipation that builds up in the days leading up to a game of the magnitude of Saturday's meeting with the United States in Rustenburg.Ĭapello and his players have been together for more than three weeks, a long lead into a major tournament.

He is one of the most experienced and respected figures in world football, so you suspect he simply does not do cracking up. The incident lasted less than a minute but instantly became the main talking point of the day - complete with a debate about whether his outburst was a very public sign of the personal strain he is suffering beneath the usually strictly controlled exterior.Ĭapello will be feeling pressure - he is about to manage England at a World Cup after all - but those looking for cracks in his iron mask will be wasting their time. If you're reading via RSS, you'll need to visit the blog to access this content.

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