Ex-England defender Campbell makes racism claims
London: Former England defender Sol Campbell has accused England's Football Association of racism, claiming he would have captained England for more than a decade if he was white.Campbell, who is black, made 73 international appearances
London: Former England defender Sol Campbell has accused England's Football Association of racism, claiming he would have captained England for more than a decade if he was white.
Campbell, who is black, made 73 international appearances but was only captain three times for friendly matches.
The former Tottenham and Arsenal player has authorized a biography being serialized in the Sunday Times newspaper, which includes the quote: `'I believe if I was white, I would have been England captain for more than 10 years ... I think the FA wished I was white."
Campbell insists he had the "credibility, performance-wise to be captain."
There was no immediate response from the Football Association.
Campbell, who is black, made 73 international appearances but was only captain three times for friendly matches.
The former Tottenham and Arsenal player has authorized a biography being serialized in the Sunday Times newspaper, which includes the quote: `'I believe if I was white, I would have been England captain for more than 10 years ... I think the FA wished I was white."
Campbell insists he had the "credibility, performance-wise to be captain."
There was no immediate response from the Football Association.