Terry: Every England player wants to beat Croatia after THAT Wembley defeat

08 September 2009 17:51
England captain John Terry missed the Euro 2008 qualifying defeat to Croatia at Wembley because of injury - but the Chelsea defender admits everybody in the dressing room is eager to make amends on Wednesday.[LNB]Only Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Gareth Barry are likely starters among the survivors of that costly evening, but Terry said: 'It is still in the back of each player'smind a bit.[LNB] National duty: England skipper John Terry and Chelsea colleague Frank Lampard are determined to beat Croatia on Wednesday[LNB]'But it is a new era now and a new start for everyone since the new manager has come in.[LNB]'It is important the manager draws attention away from it, but difficult for players to collectively rule it out of our minds.'[LNB]VIDEO: Terry eyes Wembley win...[LNB]On Tuesday, Chelsea colleague Frank Lampard revealed that memories of England's 3-2 loss, which saw them miss out on Euro 2008, will motivate the side to victory and Terry echoed those sentiments.[LNB]He added: 'It is a chance to correct things from the bad campaign we had last time.[LNB]Hungry eyes: Terry wants to go into next year's World Cup unbeaten with England during qualifying[LNB]'It would be nice for our fans and ourselves to finish the job at Wembley where we threw it way before. It would wipe it all away.[LNB]'We all know we should have done better, but the manager said it is a new start and we have been doing very well.[LNB]'We have to concentrate on how far we have come since then.'[LNB]The England skipper knows what a boost early qualification would be.[LNB]'If we can put ourselves there early with a lot of preparation, we could have a good chance [in the World Cup]. But first and foremost we have to win tomorrow.[LNB]'Ideally to finish the group early would give the manager a chance to try new things.'[LNB]  Capello close to solving Heskey-Defoe riddle but boss remains tight-lippedLet's stub out Bilic fire: Frank Lampard plans to ambush his old pal Slaven Spurs star Lennon set to get the nod over Wright-Phillips for Croatia clash Lampard backs Joleon Lescott to silence the Wembley criticsMARTIN SAMUEL: We'll find out soon if Capello's England magic is an illusion [LNB]  Explore more:People:John Terry, Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard, Steven GerrardPlaces:Croatia, United Kingdom

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