19 Aug 2008
VIDEO: John Terry press conference

Watch the press conference as Fabio Capello names John Terry as his permanent England captain.

England v Czech Republic
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Wembley Stadium
Kick-off 8pm
Click here for ticket details 

FA Chairman Lord Triesman today congratulated John Terry on his appointment as England Captain.

The FA Chairman said: “On behalf of everyone at The FA I’d like to offer congratulations to John Terry following Fabio Capello’s decision to make him England’s permanent captain.

“John obviously has tremendous leadership qualities and it is clear how much the captaincy means to him. He has our full support.

“I know that Fabio Capello thought long and hard before making this decision and it is clear that we have a number of leaders within the team. In Fabio, John Terry and vice-captain Rio Ferdinand I’m confident we have the right combination to take us in a winning direction.”