Fabio Capello has named bookmaker's favourite John Terry as his permanent England captain. The decision means Terry will resume the role he undertook under previous England manager Steve McClaren.
The decision ends months of speculation regarding the England captaincy, during which time Capello gave Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard, David Beckham and John Terry opportunities to stake a claim to be permanent England captain.
Speaking at the press conference where Terry was unveiled as captain Terry expressed that he was "a little bit shocked" to find out Capello decision just one hour earlier as he believed Rio Ferdinand was going to be named England captain.
He also said that "It means the World to me. It's a huge achievement for me."
Fabio Capello explained that "It wasn't easy to choose the England captain. As John and Rio both played well as captain." Capello suggested that his reason for choosing Terry' was his "big personality."
Capello also named Rio Ferdinand as his vice-captain.
John Terry has been England captain on 14 occasions during the 44 caps he has won, and he will now lead the team out for tomorrow nights friendly against the Czech Republic and all the subsequent World Cup Qualifiers when he is available.
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