Bridge controversy will not wreck England's World Cup bid, says FA chief

02 March 2010 08:00
FA chief executive Ian Watmore has backed England manager Fabio Capello to deal with the latest episode in John Terry-Wayne Bridge saga, insisting team spirit is essential for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.[LNB]The Manchester City full-back today announced that he has made himself unavailable for the finals in June, concerned that the pair's reunion, after the Chelsea captain's alleged affair with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel, would be 'potentially divisive'.[LNB]But Watmore, speaking to talkSPORT, stated Capello has the final say on all playing decisions and backed the Italian to make the right choice for the England team.[LNB] Bridge too far: Wayne Bridge has opted not to play for England alongside Terry[LNB]He said: 'Our position at The FA is that we work with Fabio Capello and we leave all playing decisions to him.[LNB] Bridge calls time on England as full-back fears 'divisive' Terry reunionEXCLUSIVE: Bridge to snub Terry gesture in Chelsea's Man City clashFabio Capello's captain crisis as Rio Ferdinand is ruled out of England's friendly against EgyptMANCHESTER CITY FC

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