Posted by Admin On February - 6 - 2010

John Terry sacked as England captain

Fabio Capello, the England manager, told Terry he no longer regarded him as the right person to lead the national football team during a brief meeting at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.

“After much thought I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry,” Capello said in a statement.

“As a captain with the team, John Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice.”

England stars reluctant to be captain if John Terry is sacked

Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney have all expressed privately that they would be uncomfortable assuming the captaincy of their country if England’s coach Capello decides he wants a change of leadership after the weekend reports concerning Terry’s private life.

The Chelsea defender has come under fire from many quarters following the revelations he had an affair with Vanessa Perroncel, the ex-girlfriend of England team-mate Wayne Bridge.

The 29-year-old was considering stepping down but it is believed he is now looking to stay after receiving messages of support from some of his closest friends in the dressing room.

Terry has already held talks with England general manager Franco Baldini about the situation and will discover his fate when he comes face-to-face with Capello on Friday.

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