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

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.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'.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. Bridge too far: Wayne Bridge has opted not to play for England alongside TerryHe said: 'Our position at The FA is that we work with Fabio Capello and we leave all playing decisions to him. 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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