The Three Lions are in crisis as the Italian has walked out on a squad he branded a “disgrace” after a night of drinking with disastrous consequences…
An alcohol-fuelled night out saw several England stars arrested and injured, leading to Fabio Capello resigning as manager this morning, with a crucial World Cup qualification clash against Ukraine to be played this evening at Wembley.
The Italian took over as coach in January 2008 with his objective being to qualify England for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and establish the Three Lions as an international superpower.
His tenure began well and he remained undefeated in competitive fixtures. However, he has long been an opponent of the drinking culture in England, and an incredible night on the town that resulted in the arrest of seven players and serious injuries sustained by both Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard led him to a dramatic and sudden resignation.
“This entire incident is farcical,” Capello told the press. “It has disgraced my career as a coach and your pathetic people as a nation.
“There is no integrity, no pride, no discipline – and you wonder why you have no success.
“I cannot work in such despicable circumstances. I have tendered my resignation and that is the end of the matter.”
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