On that note I still want to say that doesn’t mean Rio is a “perfect” or the right choice. He does have a spotty history and there are others who could do the job well. I saw someone say something about Gerrard which makes sense but it would should have came down to Ferdiand and Gerrard.

I hope Ferdinand well just use this snub as motivation to perform on a even higher level (if thats possible). England don’t look bad but the Czech’s look sharp.

JT is rubbish!. Rio or Gerrard wud hv been better choice!. These r MEN who wl put the team before themselves!. These r MEN who wl not cry in front of the cameras for the whole world to see just to show they r hurting!. These r MEN who wl hv complete control over their own emotions!.

What has happen to the glorious captains of past???. Why is it tt England or more likely, the manager not able to see the qualities tt wl seperate the men fm boys???. We need captains in the mould of Captain Marvelous Bryan Robson. Sadly, JT is NOT!.

@Kevin: mentioning that Fergie gave Ronaldo the armband after what he has done doesn’t make sense, considering you’re comparing what Terry has done to what Ronaldo has done and Ronaldo was named captain before the whole Madrid nonsense. Diving aside, Ronaldo is a well behaved player on the pitch, even though he whines at the refs, he doesn’t mouth off at them.

Another way to look at it is to choose Terry now due to his influence on the team and adoration by the english media, watch him eff up and see if Rio can step up a bit more, then replace Terry with Rio later on, as I believe Rio will have a longer playing career than Terry.