I haven't run away from England job, says Fabio Capello

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The Italian disagreed with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy over the defender's alleged racist slur against Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand.

The Chelsea skipper denies the allegation and Capello said on Italian TV on Sunday night that Terry should not lose the England captaincy while the court case against him had yet to be heard.

Following a meeting with the FA on Wednesday night, Capello announced he would resign from the job he has held for four years.

Today he was quoted by Italian news agency ANSA as saying: "I haven't run away. I left because there was a misunderstanding.

"I was very happy there, but there are times when you just decide to leave."

Asked if he would coach again in Italy, the 65-year-old said: "Not in Italy, absolutely not. For now, I want to relax."

Speaking in Lugano, Switzerland, Capello was even asked what Queen Elizabeth II thought of the matter. "The Queen is above it all," he replied.