Lawyers for the Football Association are trying to ensure that
secretly-taped conversations between England players and coach
Fabio Capello remain confidential.
The FA believes the secret recordings were made at the team
hotel last week before the friendly against Egypt.
The FA's lawyers have contacted media organizations warning
that publication of the contents of the recordings would be illegal
and a breach of the Data Protection Act and Press Complaints
Commission rules.
Reports on Tuesday said the recordings were made by an
individual and offered to English newspapers.
The incident is another distraction for Capello as he
prepares the team for its World Cup opener against the United
States in South Africa on June 12.
Capello's plans have been rocked by off-field issues and
injuries in the last month.
The Italian stripped John Terry of the team captaincy
following allegations the defender had an affair with teammate
Wayne Bridge's girlfriend.
Just as left back Bridge announced he was quitting the team
as a result, Ashley Cole - first-choice in that position - broke
his left ankle.
