In charge: Cesare Prandelli will lead his side against England on Sunday

So has Capello been working for England against his native country? ‘No,’ said his son, who acts as his father’s agent and part of his legal team.

'Fabio doesn’t know the Italy players any better than Roy Hodgson does. He hasn’t been helping either camp, though he very much wants to watch the game.

‘I genuinely think his loyalties are divided. He is a proud Italian and played for his country, yet he wouldn’t be able to support Italy against England without having some trouble in his heart about it. I will support Italy but I think my father is  50-50.’

Capello led England to Euro 2012 qualification in the first place.

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