Bridge ready for meeting with Terry

Bridge yesterday released a short statement claiming his presence within the England side was "untenable and potentially divisive" and that he no longer wished to be selected by Fabio Capello.

The move comes after newspaper allegations about a relationship between Bridge's former partner Vanessa Perroncel and Terry, who was stripped of the England captaincy by Capello in the wake of the headlines.

Tomorrow, the former Chelsea colleagues will come up against each other for the first time since the story broke, as City travel to Stamford Bridge in the Barclays Premier League.

The two defenders are certain to be the centre of attention, but Bridge's focus is on getting a result.

"He is fine, Wayne Bridge is totally fine and he is looking forward to the game and hopefully getting a good result for Manchester City, that's the most important thing," said Given.

"It's a massive game for everyone at the club, including Wayne. Shaun Wright-Phillips is going back to his old club as well and they are both looking forward to it."

Asked if he was surprised by Bridge's decision to turn his back on England, Given said: "It's a personal thing for Wayne and a private one and I don't really want to comment on that situation."

Bridge's decision is the latest blow to an already unstable England defence, which will be without captain Rio Ferdinand for Wednesday's friendly against Egypt at Wembley because of a back injury and first-choice left-back Ashley Cole with a broken ankle.

But the England manager is not yet ruling out Bridge from the World Cup. "

It surprised me, but I respect the decision of all the players. But the door is always open for him," said Capello.

"We have time, there is still three months until I will decide my final squad for South Africa.

"I hope that Wayne Bridge will be with us at the World Cup, but I respect his decision."