Captain, my captain!

(12-10-2010) Rio Ferdinand has been reinstated as England's captain for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday. The Manchester United defender reclaims the armband from Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard. The 31-year-old Ferdinand has not featured for the Three Lions since injuring his knee on the eve of the World Cup. He is expected to partner Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott in the heart of England’s defence after regular partner John Terry withdrew from the squad with a back injury. "I spoke with Steven on Sunday evening and explained why Rio will be captain against Montenegro. He understood everything - he knows the rules,” said manager Fabio Capello on Monday. Meanwhile, Sunderland striker Darren Bent has been ruled out with a groin injury picked up in training on Monday with Peter Crouch likely to start up front alongside Wayne Rooney.