England boss Fabio Capello 'totally wrong' over Rio Ferdinand - Alan Shearer

17 March 2011 10:49
[LNB]Out of favour: Ferdinand has been plagued by injuries[LNB]Alan Shearer has waded into the England captaincy row, branding Fabio Capello's handling of the affair 'totally wrong'. [LNB] The England boss will hand the armband back to John Terry for next weekend's Euro 2012 qualifier in Wales. Capello also wants to make Terry the permanent skipper, seeing the Chelsea defender as the squad's most natural leader and having concerns over present skipper Rio Ferdinand's persistent injury problems.[LNB] But Shearer, a former England captain himself, has blasted Capello's treatment of Manchester United star Ferdinand. He said: 'It will have a big effect on Rio because he won't like it. I know he's injured anyway but he won't like it. [LNB]'I'm sure he will respect the manager's decision. But if it's going to happen and Rio's read about it in the newspapers, it's not a good way to do your business. It's totally wrong. [LNB] Got my eye on you: Capello watched Terry in Champions League action this week[LNB]'The first thing Capello should have done is speak to Rio. He should have been the first to know.' [LNB]Shearer also believes that Terry should never have had the armband removed in the first place: 'I don't think Terry should have lost the captaincy.[LNB] 'I understand the England captain has to be a role model on and off the pitch but it didn't affect his performances.' [LNB] Natural leader: Chelsea defender Terry (left) should lead England in Wales[LNB] That's my boy: Capello sees Terry lead Chelsea into quarter-finalsChelsea 0 FC Copenhagen 0 (agg 2-0): Blues keep the dream alive and book their place in another Champions League quarter-finalWaiting game: Capello and Ferdinand skip England captaincy showdownMartin Samuel: Ferdinand will know the best man always wins[LNB]  Explore more:People: Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Alan Shearer, Fabio Capello Places: United Kingdom, Wales

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