John Terry new England Captain

[Balla]

one more for Chelsea

[Balla]

RE: John Terry new England Captain

<H1>John Terry named England captain</H1><SPAN class=newsdate>Thursday, Aug 10, 2006</SPAN> <DIV class=storypicture></DIV><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Steve McClaren today named <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on">Chelsea</st1:City> captain John Terry as his <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">England</st1lace></st1:country-region> captain.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>The new England Head Coach also confirmed that <st1lace w:st="on">Liverpool</st1lace> skipper Steven Gerrard will be vice-captain.<o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Steve McClaren said: "Choosing a captain is one of the most important decisions a coach has to make. I'm certain I've got the right man in John Terry. I'm convinced he will prove to be one of the best captains <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">England</st1lace></st1:country-region> has ever had.<o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>"John has all the attributes an international captain needs: leadership, authority, courage, ability, tactical awareness and a total refusal to accept second-best. He has been an inspiration for <st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">Chelsea</st1lace></st1:City> and is at his best in adversity. <o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>"Over the five years I've been involved with the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">England</st1lace></st1:country-region> coaching set-up I've seen first hand the respect that John has among his fellow players. There are a number of strong leaders in the squad and he will not lack support on and off the pitch. <o></o></SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>"Steven Gerrard was a strong candidate for the captaincy and he will be my vice-captain. He is an outstanding player and another superb club skipper who also leads by example. <o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>"I told Steven when I spoke to him today that I'm sure he will also get the chance to lead his country while I'm Head Coach."<o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>John Terry said: "It is the ultimate honour to be the captain of your country and I am very proud to be given this great opportunity. It is an incredible challenge and one I am looking forward to very much."<o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB><o></o></SPAN><P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-GB>Steven Gerrard said: "I would like to congratulate John on being appointed <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1lace w:st="on">England</st1lace></st1:country-region> captain. I'm sure he'll do a great job. He's a tremendous leader for <st1:City w:st="on"><st1lace

[Lazie]

RE: John Terry new England Captain

over Sttevie G? I wonder why?

[Zeppo]

RE: John Terry new England Captain

John Terry is the New England Captain?



When did he move to the Revs??

[Westman]

RE: John Terry new England Captain

I believe either he or Gerard would have been a good choice. I wish him well.