John Terry stripped of England captaincy

England manager Fabio Capello made a decision to strip Chelsea player John Terry of his England captaincy following the reports in the press of an sex affair with the ex-girlfriend of international team-mate Wayne Bridge.

John Terry had a meeting with Fabio Capello at the Headquarters of England Football Association, where the Italian boss decided to axe the legendary defender:

"As a captain with the team, John Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad.What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice. John Terry was notified first."