LONDON (AP) — Fabio Capello urged fans to support John Terry when he plays against Egypt on Wednesday night despite the England coach’s decision drop him as captain.
Terry lost the captain’s job last month following revelations the married defender allegedly had an affair with the former partner of teammate Wayne Bridge. But Terry still is being asked to lead the defense in England’s final exhibition before Capello picks his World Cup roster.
Steven Gerrard will captain the side from midfield but Capello’s attention is likely to remain focused on the back line.
Central defender Rio Ferdinand succeeded Terry as captain but Ferdinand, right back Glen Johnson and left back Ashley Cole all are injured.
