England to clamp down on 'bug'

LONDON - Football Association officials are trying to ensure bugged conversations between England players and coaches remain confidential, it emerged on Tuesday.

It is understood talks involving England manager Fabio Capello and his squad at the team's hotel ahead of last week's 3-1 friendly international victory against Egypt at Wembley were taped secretly.

Although there has been no public comment by the FA, English football's governing body, on the issue, its lawyers have contacted British media organizations warning that publishing the contents of any bugged conversations would be illegal under the Data Protection Act.