I was just being honest –– Terry

WORLD CUP:

JOHN Terry has apologised to Fabio Capello for his outburst over Joe Cole and insisted the England manager has his full backing.

Terry caused a huge stir in the England camp when he went public with criticisms over Capello's decision not to select Cole, sparking talk of a mutiny in the camp. Capello described Terry's actions as a "big mistake".

Terry apologised and said he wanted to put the matter behind him and his team–mates as they prepare for tomorrow’s make–or–break clash with Slovenia.

"I went into yesterday's press conference with the intention of being honest," Terry said. "I was asked a question about Joe Cole and maybe I went too far.

“But it was never my intention to upset the manager or the players and if I did upset anyone, I apologise.

"I have told the manager he has my total support and I would like to stress that I don't believe I have been a disruptive influence in the camp.

"I would now like to put this episode behind me and concentrate on trying to win what is a massive game for England.

“All I was trying to do was to say how important it is to me to try to win the World Cup.”

In his press conference, Terry had openly challenged Capello, saying: "If it upsets him then I'm on the verge of just saying, 'So what, I'm here to win it for England'."n Slovenia captain Robert Koren believes his side can deny England victory tomorrow.

He said: "When we arrived in South Africa we said we wanted to go through the group stage and we are full of confidence that we can.”