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Chelsea skipper Terry congratulates Man Utd’s Ferdinand over England captaincy

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 10:46

Chelsea captain John Terry has already spoken to Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and congratulated him on the England captaincy.

The Mail on Sunday says the Chelsea skipper was sufficiently composed by Friday evening to contact his successor, congratulate him and offer full support. But significantly, Capello himself saw no need to do the same.

The Manchester United defender, ironically serving a four-game ban after striking Hull striker Craig Fagan in the face and is in dispute with the FA over the length of his suspension, was yesterday confined to watching his team from the stands, sitting between Ryan Giggs and John O'Shea.

Ferdinand may be Capello's new leader - with Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing - but the Italian deals with awarding the honour in a workmanlike rather than ceremonial manner. Indeed, the last time he appointed Ferdinand as captain, before a friendly against France in March 2008, he did so in the most perfunctory manner.

Following a communal meal, Capello announced the team, adding at its conclusion, "Captain: Ferdinand," before leaving the room to allow his players to digest the news.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 18:51.

With the way that the FA have treated Ferdinand I am surprised that Ferdinand wants to be Captain of England. I would not.

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