Saturday, 06 February 2010

England axe JT as skipper

England have axed John Terry as their national captain following allegations he had an affair with an England team-mate's ex-girlfriend. Terry met England boss Fabio Capello on Friday for talks following which the announcement was made. "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. "What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice,” he added. Terry said he abided by Capello's decision. "I fully respect Fabio Capello's decision," the Chelsea defender said in a statement. "I will continue to give everything for England."