Wales vs England will be John Terry's first match in charge as England's captain since losing the armband back in February last year.
When Fabio Capello formally introduced John Terry as England’s new captain to the rest of the squad, no one voiced their concerns. John Terry is unrepentant of the controversies that saw him stripped from England’s captaincy, perhaps because he draws a line between his career and his private life.
Before the 2010 World Cup, Fabio Capello’s permanent skipper choice became the source of jeers worldwide against the dignity of the Three Lions. In fact, his reported affair with Wayne Bridge’s former girlfriend hit the media at the fury of Capello who subsequently relieved Terry from his captain duties.
“We talked through stuff. It was a 10 to 15 minutes meeting and we spoke openly and honestly,” the Chelsea defender told The Guardian as he recalled how his sacking happened.
“I accepted their decision but that doesn't mean to say I agreed with it – and I never will. That's me being very proud and having been honest with them.
“I didn't agree with them and I told them that face to face. But I said I respected their decision and that I would continue to work hard.”
13 months have gone by since then, and John Terry is finally back with a role above any of his England national team mates. Rio Ferdinand is officially no more the Three Lions skipper. The injured player, by the way, was among many who extended their support for Captain John Terry.
So does anyone have concerns over the reappointment of JT? The man in question has encouraged anyone embarrassed by the issue to confront him.
“I will respect anyone who comes to me personally, and we deal with it one on one rather than me hearing things or listening to people talking in the media, claiming they know all the facts.
“I know I'm not going to be everybody’s cup of tea, but if somebody does have a problem, I’d respect him coming to me in person.
“Anyone who has been around the squad for five or 10 games, I'd feel they should have the confidence to say what they feel.”
On Saturday, the defender will lead England away to Wales in his first match since regaining the Three Lions’ armband. It’s a huge game for England who are looking to win their group in the Euro 2012 qualifiers. At the individual level, John Terry also knows what it means to him:
“I know that, if we go to Wales on Saturday and win, it will be a great stepping-stone for us.
“But, if we don't get the right result, I know where the fingers will be pointing. I'm a grown man and am prepared to deal with that.”
Before the 2010 World Cup, Fabio Capello’s permanent skipper choice became the source of jeers worldwide against the dignity of the Three Lions. In fact, his reported affair with Wayne Bridge’s former girlfriend hit the media at the fury of Capello who subsequently relieved Terry from his captain duties.
“We talked through stuff. It was a 10 to 15 minutes meeting and we spoke openly and honestly,” the Chelsea defender told The Guardian as he recalled how his sacking happened.
“I accepted their decision but that doesn't mean to say I agreed with it – and I never will. That's me being very proud and having been honest with them.
“I didn't agree with them and I told them that face to face. But I said I respected their decision and that I would continue to work hard.”
13 months have gone by since then, and John Terry is finally back with a role above any of his England national team mates. Rio Ferdinand is officially no more the Three Lions skipper. The injured player, by the way, was among many who extended their support for Captain John Terry.
So does anyone have concerns over the reappointment of JT? The man in question has encouraged anyone embarrassed by the issue to confront him.
“I will respect anyone who comes to me personally, and we deal with it one on one rather than me hearing things or listening to people talking in the media, claiming they know all the facts.
“I know I'm not going to be everybody’s cup of tea, but if somebody does have a problem, I’d respect him coming to me in person.
“Anyone who has been around the squad for five or 10 games, I'd feel they should have the confidence to say what they feel.”
On Saturday, the defender will lead England away to Wales in his first match since regaining the Three Lions’ armband. It’s a huge game for England who are looking to win their group in the Euro 2012 qualifiers. At the individual level, John Terry also knows what it means to him:
“I know that, if we go to Wales on Saturday and win, it will be a great stepping-stone for us.
“But, if we don't get the right result, I know where the fingers will be pointing. I'm a grown man and am prepared to deal with that.”
