Germans fume over Capello ‘theft’ claims

THE German Football Association (DFB) has been left seething at Fabio Capello’s criticism over their recruitment policy.

Speaking in Dubai on Thursday, England manager Capello said rules should be brought in that prevented clubs “stealing” youngsters from another country, which in turn tips the balance on the international stage.

Capello used the example of Germany, who took 11 players to the last World Cup who had dual eligibility, including star man Mesut Ozil and defender Serdar Tasci, both of Turkish origin.