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Crucial times for Terry

05 Jun 2007 - 10:22:34

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Captain John Terry is delighted to see England back at near full-strength for the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn.

The likes of Michael Owen and Joe Cole are back in the fold after injury problems, while David Beckham's recall has also given Terry renewed optimism, especially after a 1-1 draw with Brazil at Wembley.

He said: "I glance around our dressing room and it is full of excellent players and it's great to have two of them back in the frame after a long time out with injury.

"We have missed Joe Cole and Michael Owen. They are very important players for us and both can and have been matchwinners for England.

"We want them for the important games we have coming up, starting in Estonia on Wednesday.

"We have players who have appeared in domestic cup finals, players who have performed in Champions League finals and have played at the very top.

"It makes me confident that we can deal with the situation we are currently in and get to where we want to be.

"It's a case if having belief and winning on Wednesday. We have to qualify for Euro 2008."