John Terry is a true leader according to England Coach Tord Grip
Terry is captain material
Thursday, 10 June 2004.
England coach Tord Grip thinks that John Terry could one day lead out the Three Lions as captain.
Speaking to the TheFA.com Grip said: "John Terry is a leader. He's captain at Chelsea and is still very young."
And the Swede also says that the experience Terry has gained in the last two years has helped him become an even more accomplished player.
"He has been a regular in Chelsea's team and has played a lot of international games. That will improve you.
"To play and train with great players, good strikers, that improves you. You have to be on your toes to compete in training and to take a place in the team."
The Chelsea defender's style has been likened to his boyhood hero Tony Adams.
"He's probably better on the ball than Tony Adams," says Tord, "but as a leader he's the same type of player.
"He can one day be captain of England."
You can see the full interview with Tord on England TV where he has been telling us about each member of England's Euro 2004 squad.