Fabio Capello has expressed his anger that stories about off-field matters will overshadow preparations.
England manager does not want to focus on off-field matters
Fabio Capello has expressed his disappointment that stories about off-field matters will overshadow preparations for England's next game.
Capello is set to announce his squad for Wednesday's friendly against Egypt over the weekend as he builds towards the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
He will be without the services of Wayne Bridge after the Manchester City full-back claimed his position in the squad was 'untenable and potentially divisive'.
John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy following allegations of an affair with Bridge's ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.
Stories about Ashley Cole's personal life have also dominated the newspapers and Capello is annoyed that the focus is being shifted away from players' performances on the pitch.
Not lucky
Asked by
CNN if he was upset by the stories, Capello said: "Yes. I am not lucky because I prefer the normal life and to speak about football, not personal lives.
"The next press conference will not be easy to speak about Egypt. A lot of questions will be about John Terry, Wayne Bridge and other things around their private life."
Capello may also remind his players about their wider responsibilities, knowing a nations' children are happy to make them heroes.
"The younger children look to these players as an example for life," said Capello.
"For that reason, you have to understand that everything that these players do in their personal lives is an example for the children."
