England stars want Capello sacked - Exclusive

England players want Fabio Capello to be fired following the release of the “Capello Index” ratings.

A backlash from the FA in May forced the England boss to shelve the launch of the internet site that rated every player and team at this summer’s World Cup finals.

But the controversial stats were published yesterday provoking a storm of protest from the players.

An England star said: “The FA should either fire him or he should do the honourable thing and resign.”

Many of the players who flopped so badly at the World Cup are still on holiday. But calls were bouncing around the world yesterday between the outraged stars.

The senior England international added: “Given all the controversy over our collective performance in the World Cup it is an absolute disgrace that the manager has got involved in this.”