The Italian tactician has come under fire after England's disappointing start to their World Cup campaign, which has seen them manage draws against the United States and Algeria.

In the wake of Friday night's goalless draw with Algeria there had been speculation of a rift between the players and manager, but Terry flatly refuted those claims.

"We shouldn't be looking at excuses or criticising the manager," he said.

"We're here, we're supporting and we are fully behind him. We know we've got his support as well and that's the main thing.

"I've seen a few reports myself this morning. Coming here on behalf of the players there's no unrest in the camp at all.

"We're obviously still disappointed from the game the other night, but we have to pick ourselves up.

"We have to win the game on Wednesday."

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Lampard gave his unequivocal backing to Capello, insisting that he wanted him to stay in the job after the World Cup.

He said: "It's always been the same thing with football - you have your up and down moments."

He added: "I've really enjoyed working with him and, yes, I would like him to stay.

"I've been lucky enough to work with some fantastic managers and Fabio Capello is right up there."

The Chelsea midfielder dismissed the suggestion that, by picking out Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole as players who could "unlock defences", club team-mate Terry had offended him.

"I don't think players are that sensitive," he said.

"I wasn't knocking John's door down saying 'Do you think I can't unlock a defence'."

Following Terry's press conference yesterday, the meeting between players and coaching staff was billed as a chance to clear the air with the former captain promising a frank exchange of views.

But Lampard said: "The meeting was just the manager dealing with the Algeria match and we moved on."

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