Wayne Bridge has been accused of of damaging England's World Cup hopes by ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel, who romped with his Three Lions team-mate John Terry.
The Manchester City ace released a short statement on Thursday claiming his presence within the England side was "untenable and potentially divisive" and that he no longer wished to be selected by Fabio Capello.
Bridge's decision related to the affair between his former Chelsea team-mate Terry and Vanessa, the mother of his young son.
His decision leaves England with a left-back crisis ahead of the World Cup after rival Ashley Cole broke his ankle.
And French lingerie model Vanessa has spoken through her PR man Max Clifford to say Bridge had made a mistake.
Mr Clifford said: "Vanessa is very upset at what Wayne has said today and that he has made this decision. She believes it’s the wrong decision.
"As the alleged affair happened after they had split up, you would think he would be able to move on and take the greatest opportunity that he will ever get in his playing career.
"While I can understand these thoughts and feelings, to take it to this degree surely the only person he’s hurting is himself.
"Can you imagine if we miss out or lose the World Cup because of having someone at left-back who isn’t up to it?
"I really think that Wayne should think hard and reconsider. I think he’s letting himself down as well as his country."
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The Manchester City ace released a short statement on Thursday claiming his presence within the England side was "untenable and potentially divisive" and that he no longer wished to be selected by Fabio Capello.
Bridge's decision related to the affair between his former Chelsea team-mate Terry and Vanessa, the mother of his young son.
His decision leaves England with a left-back crisis ahead of the World Cup after rival Ashley Cole broke his ankle.
And French lingerie model Vanessa has spoken through her PR man Max Clifford to say Bridge had made a mistake.
Mr Clifford said: "Vanessa is very upset at what Wayne has said today and that he has made this decision. She believes it’s the wrong decision.
"As the alleged affair happened after they had split up, you would think he would be able to move on and take the greatest opportunity that he will ever get in his playing career.
"While I can understand these thoughts and feelings, to take it to this degree surely the only person he’s hurting is himself.
"Can you imagine if we miss out or lose the World Cup because of having someone at left-back who isn’t up to it?
"I really think that Wayne should think hard and reconsider. I think he’s letting himself down as well as his country."
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