England players react on Twitter to Fabio Capello resignation

England footballers and other sports stars reacted to the shock news of Fabio Capello's resignation on their Twitter pages. Here are a selection of their tweets:

England star Wayne Rooney revealed that he felt gutted that Capello had quit and nails his colours firmly to the mast over his choice for the next England manager – Harry Redknapp.

Meanwhile, Michael Owen suggested that there should be an Englishman as manager, player and even tea lady. Which is a job title that might need looking at should Mickey find the right man for the job.

Rio Ferdinand joined the growing number of voices calling for an English manager this morning, hinting that things may have been lost in translation under Fabio Capello. And German tennis star Boris Becker, whose country have never appointed a foreign coach for their national team, agreed with the sentiments.

Spurs defender Kyle Walker didn't go as far as others and suggest his club boss for the national role, but did thank Fabio for having faith in him and giving him a first England cap.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere joined other young players in praising the former manager, thanking him for calling up him to the international stage for the first time.

Joey Barton, however, took the opportunity to look at the bigger picture and wondered where England will go from here with no manager, no captain and a major tournament just around the corner.

Apparently, quite a few people on Twitter were suggesting Gary Lineker for the next England manager (who? come on, reveal yourselves. . .) Fortunately, his son was well-placed to dismiss this talk, suggesting that he can't even manage his kids.

England cricketer Graeme Swann clamoured for an England return for former Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle – with his old mate Chris Waddle. Just keep them out of the recording studio.