The way Capello handled Terry’s outburst was controlled, brilliant leadership. He showed he was in charge and emphasised the importance of the group over individuals. He pulled the team tighter together and showed a steady hand in crisis. This will have calmed the nerves of players and allowed him to take the responsibility for the problems from them.
This WILL pay off against Slovenia and England will win.
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I expect they will, England always manage to muddle through the group stages even when, as in this tournament, their play doesn’t merit it. But they’ve got little hope of getting much further.