A year after affair allegations with former team mate Wayne Bridge’s ex girlfriend saw him lose the armband, Terry was re-appointed captain by Fabio Capello and spoke for the first time about the decision:
“It is the decision the manager has taken. When the manager confronted the team on the training pitch, [informing them Terry is the new captain] he asked the players if they had any questions and nobody spoke. Nobody said a word to the manager, nobody said a word to me.”
He added that Rio Ferdinand, who lost the armband following an injury raved season, phoned him to wish him well:
“Rio called me which was a very nice touch and goes to show what a great man Rio is. We had a 10-minute conversation. He cares about England and said the most important thing was to keep winning.”
Terry states that he is older and more mature, having learned from his past mistakes, saying:
“I know what is asked of me on the pitch and away from it. Maybe the manager looked into that as well, that I had kept my head down and concentrated on playing well for club and country. I’m certainly older, but wise as well. I’m fully fit as well so I’m very much looking forward to continuing staying fit and playing well.”
