Terry apologizes for criticism
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June 23, 2010, Wednesday
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JOHN Terry has apologized for suggesting there was player unrest in England's squad after he was criticized by coach Fabio Capello for speaking out.
Terry said after the dull 0-0 draw with Algeria last week the squad was going to clear the air with Capello and discuss changes, though the manager said on Monday his former captain had made a "very big mistake" for talking about morale publicly rather than with him.
The defender, however, told Britain's Daily Mail that he supported Capello totally and he had simply answered questions from the media honestly though probably "went too far".
"It was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologize," Terry said. "I have told the manager he has my total support and I would like to stress I don't believe I have been a disruptive influence in the camp.
"I would now like to put this episode behind me and concentrate on trying to win what is a massive game for England," he added in reference to the must-win Group C match against Slovenia today.
England's management and players had closed ranks earlier on Monday to deny talk of mutiny in the camp, with Capello saying he did not know why Terry had not approached him first.
"I don't understand why he didn't speak with me," the Italian told Britain's ITV television channel. "I read yesterday that John Terry said this. I don't understand why he didn't speak with me. When you speak you have to speak privately and not with you (the media).
"This is the big mistake. This is a very big mistake. I know some time some players want to speak more with you (the media) than with the other players. This is a mistake."
Capello also denied there were any signs of a French-style revolution in his squad. "I spoke with some players and I think it is only John Terry who said this," added Capello. "It is not a revolution. It is one mistake of a player but no revolution."
Lackluster
A loss to Slovenia would end any chance of England making it to the round of 16.
Slovenia captain Robert Koren, meanwhile, says England's lackluster performances have made his side more confident of victory. Koren said his teammates were surprised by the low standard of England's performances so far.
"We know that England is a very good team," he said. "They have brilliant players. But we will not be thinking much about England, we will concentrate on our team.
"I watched their games against the US and Algeria and I saw good things and bad things. They didn't show the type of football we expect of them. It gives us some hope. But we will see on Wednesday."
Slovenia had a winning start after a mistake by Algeria goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi handed the team a 1-0 victory, the country's first ever at a World Cup.
The small nation looked as good as in the round of 16 when it led the US 2-0 in its second game, but the Americans fought back for a 2-2 draw.
"Our whole nation is together following our success, it's a big thing back home," Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said. "They are very proud of us and we want to continue making them proud."
Terry said after the dull 0-0 draw with Algeria last week the squad was going to clear the air with Capello and discuss changes, though the manager said on Monday his former captain had made a "very big mistake" for talking about morale publicly rather than with him.
The defender, however, told Britain's Daily Mail that he supported Capello totally and he had simply answered questions from the media honestly though probably "went too far".
"It was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologize," Terry said. "I have told the manager he has my total support and I would like to stress I don't believe I have been a disruptive influence in the camp.
"I would now like to put this episode behind me and concentrate on trying to win what is a massive game for England," he added in reference to the must-win Group C match against Slovenia today.
England's management and players had closed ranks earlier on Monday to deny talk of mutiny in the camp, with Capello saying he did not know why Terry had not approached him first.
"I don't understand why he didn't speak with me," the Italian told Britain's ITV television channel. "I read yesterday that John Terry said this. I don't understand why he didn't speak with me. When you speak you have to speak privately and not with you (the media).
"This is the big mistake. This is a very big mistake. I know some time some players want to speak more with you (the media) than with the other players. This is a mistake."
Capello also denied there were any signs of a French-style revolution in his squad. "I spoke with some players and I think it is only John Terry who said this," added Capello. "It is not a revolution. It is one mistake of a player but no revolution."
Lackluster
A loss to Slovenia would end any chance of England making it to the round of 16.
Slovenia captain Robert Koren, meanwhile, says England's lackluster performances have made his side more confident of victory. Koren said his teammates were surprised by the low standard of England's performances so far.
"We know that England is a very good team," he said. "They have brilliant players. But we will not be thinking much about England, we will concentrate on our team.
"I watched their games against the US and Algeria and I saw good things and bad things. They didn't show the type of football we expect of them. It gives us some hope. But we will see on Wednesday."
Slovenia had a winning start after a mistake by Algeria goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi handed the team a 1-0 victory, the country's first ever at a World Cup.
The small nation looked as good as in the round of 16 when it led the US 2-0 in its second game, but the Americans fought back for a 2-2 draw.
"Our whole nation is together following our success, it's a big thing back home," Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said. "They are very proud of us and we want to continue making them proud."
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