Faith: Roberto Mancini (left) has put a great deal of trust in Barry

Capello always valued his defensive instinct, an ability to read the game, stay on his feet and be in the right areas. Roberto Mancini appreciates a passing range capable of moving the ball quickly to City’s creative forces rather than shuffling passes sideways to the full backs.

‘I learned a lot from Fabio Capello,’ said Barry. ‘He was good at studying games, looking back at what you should have done and where you should have been. If you weren’t there, he would make a big point of what you’d done wrong.

‘His English was poor to begin with but when it came to what he wanted from his players on the pitch he got his point across. He was very thorough in that department.

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