England name new captain

England boss Fabio Capello has named Rio Ferdinand as the new England captain following John Terry’s axing on Friday. Although no official announcement was made, vice-captain Ferdinand was elevated to full skipper. "When I chose John Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision," said Capello. Steven Gerrard will be Ferdinand’s deputy. If Manchester United defender Ferdiannd does succeed Terry, it will be despite problems of his own. In his career he has been charged with drunk driving (1998), while he was banned for eight months for skipping a drugs test and missed Euro 2004 as a result. He is currently serving a four-match ban for violent conduct after hitting Hull's Craig Fagan.