Manchester City players showed their support for devastated Wayne Bridge in the wake of the John Terry sex scandal today by wearing shirts bearing the words "Team Bridge".
Bridge is still missing with a knee injury but the City stars felt it was important to show their backing for the England full-back, who has found himself at the centre of a media storm following allegations England captain John Terry had an affair with the 29-year-old's former girlfriend.
And the City players showed whose side they are on with their statement, which Roberto Mancini recognised.
"The players are very close to Wayne," Mancini said. "He is a fantastic player and a good guy. It was a nice gesture."
England manager Fabio Capello is expected to make a decision on Terry's captaincy of the national team well in advance of England's next match.
It is understood the Italian, who returns to duties following knee surgery by attending the Euro 2012 qualifying draw in Warsaw next Sunday, will give his verdict on Terry ahead of the friendly against Egypt.
In the meantime, the Football Association will refrain from commenting and remain content for Capello to have the final say on Terry's suitability as captain.
But Bridge is known to be deeply distressed about the situation, not least because he regarded Terry as his friend, even to the extent of quitting the England team.
City captain Kolo Toure preferred to focus on football matters after the game, insisting that City can break into the top four this season.
"We have good players and the determination," Toure said. "We are now working very hard and we have a chance to be in the top four, so why not? Yes, we can, definitely."
Bridge, who was once a close friend of Terry’s, is reported to have made it clear in football circles that he will not travel with Terry to the World Cup if, as expected, he is selected for the squad.
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