I would like to do one single comment on Rod Liddle's comments.

Your wrote: "Not only did the players have to turn up to the table to eat at the same time as everybody else, they were also forbidden to leave the table until everyone else had finished (...) .These are the sort of rules parents impose upon children at preschool age, (...)"

This is clear a deep cultural difference between a country like England and the Southern European countries. This is something usual at those countries family's houses. Is a sign of 'we are a family, we like each other, and we respect each other'. And more, we take the chance (at lunch, dinner, etc.) to talk with each other, instead of just leave the room and go play Xbox. I really understand such a comment, but it is time to give the benefit of doubt to someone with real results in football. England national squad needs such a pragmatic coach to recover the time lost.

Nuno, Reading, UK

Spot on, Rod!

albert ross, Cleethorpes, UK

When I played with my schoolmates a hard match full of passion, one of those that leaves you satisfied and full of dignity for you and your opponents even if you lose, we used to say "è stata una partita all'inglese!" (it was an England-like match). That was for us the best teaching of English soccer, I think it's only good if England recovers that spirit. Were I Capello I just would be more cautious as not to humiliate the guys in public.

Massimo Mascia, Cagliari, Italy

Seems to me Capello could do some good with the Australian Cricket Team too!

Thanks for the read.

Gerry, Sydney, Australia

I think the new look England set up played very well against Switzerland. I am astonished at the critism raised over the performance. I think the set up of the team and the mentallity set up by Fabio Capello could take us a good way in the next world cup i am very happy indeed with the direction of the team. Well Done England

Andrew Pace, Glasgow,

Isn't it the media that have hyped up the Golden Generation and not the players themselves? Maybe Cappello could find some rules to the British media into line.

David, Oslo, Norway

Wonderful Capello some discipline at last. Can we offer him the job in charge English schools? This would right so many wrongs in this country.

Kid Nosilla , Norwich, Norfolk

I dont think that Rod says anything controversial in this article. He is just reporting on the common sense approach adopted by Mr Capello.

Steve, Madrid,

Where was I competition 10th February 2008.
National Trail: The Southdowns Way
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Barbara Mayne, London,

Mr Liddle
Put them in Barracks with bunkbeds, an aircraft hanger was all the 62 England squad in chile had.

You think I am joking?That would instill some team spirit.

Only Roy Keane would disagree with that.

nick ramsey, london,

As a follower of Scotland I winessed for myself the passion and committment of the Italy team in their recent win at Hampden. The players had a raw determination that day, even though they are world cup winners and could easily have gone through the motions. If Capello brings that kind of discipline and determination to England, even though the England players are wildly overated, they can become a real challenger in world football. Lack of patience may be their undoing.

Gerry, Glasgow,

Lets hope that he is pushing himself just as hard learning how to speak English agree with Paul get rid of the premadonas.

moriarty, Bath, England

Absolutley Right.

Get them sharing rooms in basic hotels when they travel to away games, as many other sports do, as well. Anything to bring some depth and accountability to these fragile, pampered characters.

RJJ Reykjavik

robert, reykjavik,

Capello is a worker.

The England players will have to graft or they will be out. When they are preparing for a match under Capello, that is what they will be doing, 24/7. There will be no "free time" so Rio and Co may as well leave their X-Boxes at home.

Players like Bentley and Young will get an extended chance to prove themselves and I really hope they take it.

I hope Capello uses the time he has to build and groom a new team. The old guard had enough chances and couldn't make it happen.

Andy, Bath,

I think we will soon see the failurues; Beckham, Terry, Ferdinand, Owen, Cole, Lampard, all gone from the England squad. Please God. They had their chance and they blew it.

Paul Smith , London,

Truly excellnt and accurate piece, thanks for making my day Mr Liddle.

Monty, Scarborough,

Terrific column.

Very much on point. That is clearly telling it like it is.

Good stuff.

LouD, MB, USA/CA

What more can be added to Rod Liddle's superb piece on the 'England' team.

Other than most think they are above everybody else, that they are the gifted one's who only have to turn up for a match. And worse that they think like Beckham, Terry, Lampard, Ferdinand etc: that they are automatic choices with a God given right to an England shirt.

Judgement Day has arrived in the shape of Fabia Capello.

Peter Waller, Canberra on holiday from UK,

Excellent copy Mr Liddle, 3am prompt...and tapping into the rich vein of bile currently being directed towards the darlings of England, Messrs Ashley Cole et al.

Tom, st.pete,