London, Mar 20 : England manager Fabio Capello has reinstated John Terry as the captain of the national team.
Terry was relieved of his duties in February 2010 after reports surfaced that he had an affair with the former partner of England teammate Wayne Bridge.
“After one year of punishment, Terry will again be the permanent captain. I think one year’s punishment is enough,” the BBC quoted Capello, as saying.
Capello believes Terry will have learnt from his alleged off-the-field indiscretions, and is confident he will have the support of the dressing room.
“Sometimes the leader can make mistakes - not only him, but I, you, all the people. It is not a risk making Terry captain again. He understood the mistake and he learnt from his mistakes,” Capello said.
“He will be a very important captain for us because when I choose him, I know he is a leader. I also think the players will be happy. I think so. They respect John Terry as a leader, absolutely,” he added.
Terry replaces Rio Ferdinand, who was reported to be upset at the prospect of losing the captaincy earlier this week.
Ferdinand is currently injured, and Capello had planned to meet him to explain his thinking at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
However, Capello told a media briefing at the Football Association’s HQ at Wembley Stadium that Ferdinand “preferred not to meet me”. (ANI)
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