Mancini voices Capello sympathy

City boss feels sorry for fellow Italian

Last Updated: February 10, 2012 3:44pm

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Roberto Mancini: Feels Capello had a 'big chance' of leading England to Euro 2012 success

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini feels England have lost a 'top manager' in Fabio Capello, insisting they had a big chance of winning Euro 2012 under his fellow Italian.

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Capello stepped down as England boss on Wednesday night over the Football Association board's decision to strip Terry of the captaincy while he fights a charge of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

Mancini is yet to speak with Capello about this week's tumultuous events. However, he does feel sorry for his compatriot, who he felt was capable of leading England to European glory.

"I don't know the reasons but I can say the national team has lost a top manager," said Mancini.

"I think under Fabio Capello England had a big chance to win the European Championships. I respect his decision and I am very sorry for him."