The FA have been forced to defend Fabio Capello over remarks that the England manager made about Steven Gerrard's 'recent behaviour'.
Capello appeared to criticise the Liverpool captain in Italian press reports - with Gerrard to appear in court on January 23 after being charged with assault and affray over an incident in a Southport nightclub.
The coach's comments came in response to an interview by Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, who said he modelled himself on Gerrard.
Capello replied by saying: 'Let's hope he doesn't want to imitate Gerrard in every way, especially his recent behaviour.'
However, an FA spokesman told the Daily Telegraph that the remark was merely 'off the cuff' and not intended as criticism.
Gerrard is expected to feature in England's squad for the friendly against Spain on February 11.
Capello appeared to criticise the Liverpool captain in Italian press reports - with Gerrard to appear in court on January 23 after being charged with assault and affray over an incident in a Southport nightclub.
The coach's comments came in response to an interview by Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, who said he modelled himself on Gerrard.
Capello replied by saying: 'Let's hope he doesn't want to imitate Gerrard in every way, especially his recent behaviour.'
However, an FA spokesman told the Daily Telegraph that the remark was merely 'off the cuff' and not intended as criticism.
Gerrard is expected to feature in England's squad for the friendly against Spain on February 11.
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