Fabio Capello has told Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect - and lambasted the World Cup ball as the worst he has ever come across.

Capello has been stung by Beckenbauer's accusation that England reverted to "kick and rush" tactics during their opening game against the United States and that the Three Lions have gone backwards under the Italian recently.

Capello is clearly unhappy with Beckenbauer's comments because he believes them to be plain wrong. He told BBC Radio Five Live: "I am surprised by his comments. When you speak about another team you should always respect them."