England players to meet with Capello to discuss reasons for poor performance against Algeria

England players to meet with Capello for talks

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — England players were planning to meet with coach Fabio Capello later Sunday to discuss what went wrong in their 0-0 draw with Algeria that left the team facing possible elimination from the World Cup.

Defender John Terry denied reports of a rift between Capello and the players but says “everyone needs to get off their chest exactly how they’re feeling.”

Terry acknowledged that there was a lack of passion from the team during Friday’s game and says he understands why fans jeered the team from the Cape Town field.

He added that the performance was totally unacceptable.

England plays first-place Slovenia in its final Group C game on Wednesday. If the English win, they will make the second round.