Capello arrives for Terry talks

Soccer: England boss Fabio Capello arrived back in England today ahead of talks with captain John Terry.

Soccer:England boss Fabio Capello arrived back in England today ahead of talks with captain John Terry.

The Chelsea defender has been caught up in a media storm after stories emerged of an alleged affair with an ex-partner of England colleague and former Chelsea team-mate Wayne Bridge.

Capello is set for a showdown with Terry amid calls he should resign or be sacked as the national team skipper, although the centre-back has so far made no announcement regarding his future.

The Italian coach flew into London's Heathrow Airport from Switzerland, where he has been recovering from a knee operation.

Capello is expected to meet Terry tomorrow and the English FA has made it clear that he alone will decide the 29-year-old's fate.

Capello refused to answer questions from the media scrum who greeted his arrival, responding only "no comment" as he was ushered to a waiting car.

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