Former England captain John Terry apologised on Tuesday for the criticism of coach Fabio Capello that led to talk of a players mutiny.
Terry made a series of comments on Sunday that suggested England players were about to revolt against Capello’s strict regime, and called for Joe Cole to come into t
he side for Wednesday’s match with Slovenia. When it became apparent Terry did not have the support of the squad, he decided against airing his criticism at a team meeting on Sunday evening.
“I went into press conference with the intention of being honest,” Terry told the Daily Mail.
“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,” Terry said.
— DPA