If John Terry Isn’t To Lead England At Euro 2012, Then Who Should?
By Alan Duffy
The FA have finally decided that, until the John Terry case is resolved, the England man should be stripped of the captaincy. The FA expect the trial to be over and done with prior to the Euro Finals, but one wonders if JT will ever have the pleasure of sporting the captain’s armband for his country again.
Much has already been written on the very issue of Terry’s position in the Three Lions’ set-up, but what I’m wondering is, just who should take over as El Capitano for England. Should Rio Ferdinand get the captaincy back (edit: I’m just hearing that he’s tweeted himself out of the running)? Or does Frankie Lamps deserve a go, considering his impressive form for Chelsea this season?
Surely Stevie G will be in with a shout if he’s back in the England scene by June. How about a left-field nod toward Scott ‘Scotty’ Parker. The midfielder has the experience and has emerged as a central figure in the England side?
Anyone else worth a shout? What do you think people?
BREAKING NEWS (How’s exciting!!): Rio has just Tweeted the following:
“I don’t want to be england captain after the last episode,just want to concentrate on playin for utd&if I make the squad then as ever I’ll be delighted.”
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Gerrard or Parker. Both great leaders. Ferdinand won’t even be on the pitch.
Call up Anton and give it to him.
Stevie G.
Agree with TheAshman, Stevie or Scotty for sure.
Joey Barton. I’m not even sure if I’m joking or not.
I take it you just photoshopped Scotty P’s face onto Terry’s body for that picture at the top?
Anyway, Joe Hart should be considered. Serious.
Stevie G, all day
Daniel Yong Kah Hoe!
Scott Parker reminds me a lot of Stuart Pearce. He’d make a good captain.
Scotty Parker should be named captain. He plays a very no-nonsense game and looks like the lead-by-example type. Seems like the proper choice.
Titus Bramle or Lescott.
Scott Parker, for my money. Can boss the midfield and reads the game very well.
@Col: Joe Hart is an excellent shout too.
Think Joe Hart is worth a shout. Very consistent, will be in the England squad for years. Seems like a good guy
Give it to Jack Wilshere as he watches from the stands.
Gerrard!
jack rodwell
@syndex: I might have known!
It has to be Stevie. In his few games as captain from the World Cup and qualifiers, he had what, 4-5 goals ? He always leads by example on the pitch and commands respect from everyone inside the dressing room.
Stevie G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Col: Terry has never worn the number 8 shirt. And anyway, that’s not even a captain’s armband that Parker’s wearing.
Lampard
jordan henderson!
Heskey
STEEEEEEEEVIIEEEEEEEE GERRRRRARRRD!
Joe Hart fo’ sho’
I think Joe Hart would make a lot of sense. Hell, anyone other than Terry, Cashley, and Shrek would do.
Mr Chopper thats a great call, but it’s gotta be Wayne Bridge.
Beckham!! Capello misses him…
Should give it to Joe Hart, a player who will be in the England squad for a long time to come, has a good head on his shoulders and isn’t a fucking moron.
Start a fresh with the England team and give it to Joe Hart!
Micah Richards. Seems to be working alright for Man City in the absence of Kompany.
Not that Capello would pick Richards even if he beat Barcelona literally on his own.
steven gerrard=true captain material
he is commited to the NT, like becks used to be, so unlike rio
Michael Carrick
John Terry find way out. sure! let’s see. If you have no time to google – ask hahaped. i’m there and now here. no difference. good info! thnx.