Fabio Capello has asked for the Premier League managers to respect him by not commenting on England's World Cup qualifier performances.And as he bids to get their 2010 World Cup qualification campaign off to a winning start, Capello would like the country's top bosses to not discuss the team's displays just like he does not comment on English top flight matches which he attends.
"I'm the England manager and the other managers have to respect me," he said. "They support me enough but I would prefer it if they didn't comment on England's performances."
Capello has spoken out after Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp was critical of the national side following the recent 2-2 friendly draw with the Czech Republic at Wembley.
He added: "As the president of the England League Managers' Association, I feel there should be respect both ways.
"Was I surprised of the strength of Harry Redknapp's criticism? I think, sometimes, it's okay. Sometimes it's not okay.
"It depends on the opinion everyone has about football. But I never speak about other teams."
Capello, who will be without Steven Gerrrad and now defender Rio Ferdinand for the Andorra game due to injury, has also stressed that he only wants players fully committed to England in his squad.
He said: "I remember my country and in other countries I've managed, like Spain also, that all the players like to play with their national team.
"My message is, if you don't have the heart for the national team 'stay at home'.
"The players here have the heart for the national team. The players here have to sacrifice something to be proud to be here. That's very important. They have to be proud to be here.
"We are now into competitive matches and now we need to play hard, to play for the England shirt, and that's very important but we also have to play for the result."
