Fabio Capello is set to return to Africa with some of his England players in a repeat of the trip which left him visibly moved after watching a 14-year-old undergo a blood test in Lesotho.

Capello and former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence saw the youngster tested in a tent in front of the television cameras and written media during Kick4Life's 'Test Your Team' event on Wednesday.

The England head coach was visibly relieved when the teenager was given the all clear - in a country where around 25 per cent of such procedures uncover HIV - but the experience left a lasting impression on the Italian.

"It is very important for us who live a good life to come out in the real world and see there are a lot of problems, a lot children whose lives are at stake and in danger because they cannot get help or don't know how to get help," he said.

"It was tense, and some very long moments in the tent, waiting for the results. Fortunately we scored a goal so to speak because the tests were negative and everyone was very relieved at that.

"I was very worried, I had a few difficult moments in there. This was a very good experience for our souls because it makes you understand what hardships there are in the world.

"I have never been as moved as that before. It was that emotionally gripping and intense but also a very positive and unique experience which I am ready to repeat with the FA at any such similar occasions or personally in the future."

Capello added: "Does this apply to England players as well? I know they are involved in charities and events of this sort in their own clubs. There are players who do a lot for charity. It is down to the individual.

"It is important everyone helps in every way they can. If they want to join in, I will be happy but it is not for me to tell them to do it."

The Football Association are keen for Capello to be joined by some members of his squad if and when a similar venture to another part of Africa goes ahead in the near future.

FA director of communications Adrian Bevington said: "We have had good support from the players on a number of programmes.

"I have spoken to several players about this and I know there is an interest level in getting involved in something like this.

"The difficult is logistics and timing with the football season and the fact they only play for England sporadically but it is something we will be looking to try and deliver moving forward.

"We would like to bring Fabio and two or three players out to somewhere else in Africa."

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