Juventus manager Antonio Conte believes that Fabio Capello's decision to step down from his post will prove to be a "grave loss" for England.

The Italian coach took matters into his own hands and resigned from the Three Lions with just four months to go until the European Championships.

The decision came after a conflict with the Football Association over their choice to strip John Terry from the England captaincy.

"I am saddened," Conte told www.tuttosport.com. "I have great respect and admiration for Capello, a coach that has achieved important things. It's a grave loss for England."

The former Real Madrid manager spent four years at the helm with the English national team.