Capello looks to smell team spirit

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In the build-up to Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland, mobile phones and flip-flops have been banished to players' rooms, while players are obliged to dress smartly, turn up together for meals, and leave the table at the same time.

Capello said: "I believe we have some obligations towards the fans and so I feel we need rules to work by, in an orderly fashion."

Post-training golf has been banned for the players, who are also referred to by coaches by their surnames only, which is the habit on the continent.

Capello added: "We have not many days together compared to when the players are with their clubs so we need some strict rules to create a group and a winning mentality that I want.

"I am not a Messiah, I'm just someone who tries to reap results through hard work.

"What I will try to pass on to the team is a winning mentality and being confident in their own abilities, playing bravely especially when we are at home and being more confident in our strength when we are away.

"I cannot perform miracles in three days. The important thing is to create a good group and make sure the team moves in the right way on the pitch."

Capello, who insisted he did not believe English players are any more pampered than others in Europe, was asked what the squad called him.

"Boss!" he replied, then added: "If people are amazed by these rules then they are probably not used to having them. The players can call each other by first name or surname but eating together and getting up from the table together is just respecting other people."