Source: Daily_Mail
John Terry to open up about leading England as Rio Ferdinand rallies support
John Terry will today publicly speak about his sensational return as England captain - after axed skipper Rio Ferdinand threw his backing behind his replacement. [LNB]The central defender has been handed back the armband 12 months after being withdrawn from the role after his alleged affair with Wayne Bridge's former girlfriend. [LNB]Terry takes over from injury-prone Ferdinand, who is upset at his treatment from manager Fabio Capello but insists he has no problem with Terry. [LNB] Leading the way: Terry (2nd right) was out in front during England training at London Colney on Tuesday[LNB] [LNB]Chelsea star Terry will speak at a lunchtime press conference at England's training base ahead of Saturday's crunch Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales in Cardiff. [LNB]He will explain his return as leader just a year after his humiliating removal as captain in the build-up to the 2010 World Cup finals. [LNB]Capello has risked causing division in the squad with the decision, although Ferdinand is injured for the clash with Wales. [LNB] Familiar face: Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (centre), back on Arsenal's books, meets the England players[LNB]A source close to Ferdinand told The Sun: 'Rio felt it was only right he gave John a call and talked things over. He wished John all the best for Saturday and told him he believed he would lead the team to a win. [LNB]'John and Rio go back years and there is a mutual respect. Maybe Capello could learn a bit from them.' [LNB]Ferdinand tweeted to fans who backed him: 'Thanks for all your messages. I appreciate them all. Pure love.' [LNB]Matt Jarvis is also set to speak at London Colney after his surprise call-up to the squad following his impressive performances for relegation-threatened Wolves.[LNB]All change: Ferdinand (right) was handed the armband when Capello took the honour away from Terry last year[LNB] Dynamic duo! Capello wants to unleash Rooney and Carroll in Wales qualifier John Terry: I never gave up hope of being England captain again after Fabio sacked meEngland out of respect for Fabio: Squad can't believe Terry made captainKenny Dalglish: If Terry was wrong man a year ago, why is he right now? Capello faces players' fury: Rio leads stars' anger as Terry back as captainTerry should have never lost the England captaincy, blasts Shilton [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:Places: Cardiff, United Kingdom, Wales
