No Problem In England Camp After Terry Reinstatement, Say Players

That doesn’t exactly sound like a squad in turmoil to me, although as well all know media speculation about a team’s fragile psyche is what we should be relying on over potentially coached quotes from players. After all, what matters is the outrage, right?

*The topic of exactly why unverified tabloid speculation had a major impact of the England team is another matter entirely.

“After one year of punishment, Terry will again be the permanent captain,” Capello said. “I think one year’s punishment is enough. He understood the mistake and he (has) learned from his mistakes ... He will be a very important captain for us because when I choose him, I know he is a leader ... He is the biggest personality in the dressing room.”

Now, Terry will return as England captain on a permanent basis on the back of a strong season for Chelsea. A poor World Cup cast some doubt as the future of the 30-year-old, but he has been one of the only constants on an ever-changing Chelsea back line.