Five released from England squad

Fabio Capello needs to find himself a new England captain after it was confirmed he has allowed five members of yesterday’s starting line-up for the 2-0 win over Wales to return to their clubs.

In an effort to find favour with Carlo Ancelotti, Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp, Capello has decided none of the players who featured at the Millennium Stadium and are due to be in Champions League combat next month, will be required for Tuesday’s friendly with Ghana.

It means John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will return to Chelsea, Wayne Rooney heads back to Manchester United and Michael Dawson links up with Tottenham once more.