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Ferdinand to take over armband
Published: 05 Feb 2010 - 18:28:00
Rio Ferdinand will succeed John Terry as England captain and will lead the national side in the World Cup this summer, it can be revealed.The Manchester United defender had been Capello's vice-captain and will take over the skipper's armband following Terry's alleged affair with Wayne Bridge's former partner.Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will become vice-captain, and Capello said: "When I chose John Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision."
