Chelsea captain John Terry could be dropped from England's World Cup plans completely, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail says Terry's future as England captain will be determined by the players who are ready to stand against him for having am alleged relationship with the estranged partner of international team-mate Wayne Bridge.

Terry could even miss the World Cup if Fabio Capello decides that his presence seriously destabilises the squad and jeopardises their chances of success in South Africa.

"If Wayne Bridge does not want to play with him and the other players are upset, the issue is not the captaincy," an FA insider told the Daily Mail. "It is about his presence - and if his presence is a problem he will have to be dropped as a player. Not as skipper."