Capello on collision course with Premier League bosses over plans to spend more time with his players

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The Italian is ready to spark a major club-versus-country row by demanding more time with England players outside the usual window for international get-togethers.

FIFA rules state that players have to be in place only 48 hours before kick-off for an international friendly, although the permitted period is longer for qualification games and tournaments.

As England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008 means they have no competitive matches until September, Capello has already told the Football Association of his fears about not being given sufficient time with his new squad.

The 61-year-old wants to learn why the England team have underperformed in recent times and believes it is essential to develop a close bond with the squad as quickly as possible.

But any demand for a longer release for international friendlies or other get-togethers during the climax to the Premier League season is sure to meet with fierce resistance from the clubs anxious to protect their star players.

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson repeatedly clashed with managers over the use of players for non-competitive reasons.

In 2002, for example, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson caused a storm by withdrawing Paul Scholes from England's midweek friendly with Portugal due to an ankle injury and then picking him for his club the following Saturday.

Last year, Arsene Wenger became embroiled in a row with France's Raymond Domenech over his use of Thierry Henry and William Gallas.

The Arsenal boss said: "What the national coaches are doing is like taking the car from his [club manager's] garage without even asking his permission. They'll then use his car and abandon it in a field without any petrol left in the tank. We then have to recover it, but it is broken down. Then, a month later, they'll come to take your car again, and you're expected to be nice about it."

Despite the risk of more acrimony, Capello is understood to be determined to investigate with the idea and wants the FA to back him. His first match in charge is the friendly against Switzerland on 6 February.