Chelsea captain John Terry is determined to remain an on-field leader for England.
Terry was pitched into the most turbulent period of his life when his alleged affair with Wayne Bridge's former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel came into the public domain.
The Chelsea captain was swiftly hauled before Fabio Capello and told he was no longer England captain, and then had his discomfort increased by Bridge's refusal to shake his hand prior to a match against Manchester City at the end of February.
It was a period of great uncertainty in Terry's life, a time that also included Chelsea's Champions League exit to Inter Milan.
"When I met the manager I stressed to him that I accepted his decision but he would continue to get exactly the same character," said Terry.
"I am not going to allow my head to go down and beat myself up about it. I will just continue to be the same person.
"Nothing will ever change, either at Chelsea or with England.
"I will still give my opinion and make my presence felt, both in the dressing room or on the field.
"Like every other player, I am here to win the World Cup and will do everything possible, even if it is an opinion away from football, I will say what needs to be said."