London, Mar. 8 (ANI): England’s World Cup squad was bugged as they discussed plans for the finals in South Africa this summer, the Daily Star reports.

A detailed six-hour tape is said to reveal players discussing money and coach Fabio Capello talking tactics.

FA bosses are likely to be stunned that spies were able to breach their tight security to listen in on key meetings with just weeks to go until the tournament starts.

The recordings could blow Capello’s preparations apart if they are leaked to opposition coaches.

In the first section of the recording, millionaire players are said to be discussing how much they will be paid at the tournament and negotiating for huge win bonuses.

At some points the cheeky stars are even heard joking about sex scandals, it is claimed.

Senior squad members are believed to be among the voices heard at some points on the tape.

But in some of the most potentially damaging sections of the tape, Italian Capello is heard discussing tactics and team selections with staff for nearly three hours.

Insiders see the recording as a blatant attempt to try to sabotage England’s chances this summer.

FA officials were last night said to be horrified by the hi-tech spy’s attempts to sabotage England’s World Cup hopes.

Insiders say manager Capello, 63, will be furious when he discovers details of his carefully prepared tactics have been leaked.

It could lead to detectors being used to sweep dressing rooms for bugs before England’s matches in South Africa. (ANI)