A number of footballers have taken to Twitter to air their views on Fabio Capello's decision to resign as manager of England with immediate effect.

The Italian decided to call time on his tenure earlier today, despite the European Championships being just four months away.

Michael Owen

"Wow, only just seen the news. Capello resigns."

Jay Bothroyd

"I'm shocked to see fabio capello step down , it can only be Harry redknapp now."

Danny Simpson

"Wow is this true that Fabio Capello as resigned??? Maybe the new England manager whoever it is will travel to the North East n watch a game up here."

Phil Neville

"I still believe capello is a great manager though his record backs that. Just didn't quite work out with England for many reasons not all his."

Joey Barton

"Well, well, well, this debacle claims another yet victim. Where does this stop."

Rio Ferdinand

"So Capello resigns...what now..."

Glen Johnson

"Sad news to see Capello step down. Good man and a Good manager."

Wayne Rooney

"Gutted capello has quit. Good guy and top coach. Got to be english to replace him. Harry redknapp for me."