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England manager Capello says Terry should still be captain
Feb 5, 2012, 22:41 GMT
London - England manager Fabio Capello has slammed the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy of the national team.
Terry was removed from the role because he is due to stand trial in July for alleged racial abuse towards an opponent.
But Capello said he had told the FA that he felt it was the wrong decision to take.
'I completely disagree with the FA about the John Terry decision and I have told that to the chairman,' Capello told Italian television Rai Uno.
'I considered and still consider Terry as the England captain. I think we first should wait for the trial conclusion.'
Chelsea captain Terry, 31, is alleged to have racially abused Queens Park Ranger defender Anton Ferdinand during a league match in October.
The trial is due to take place on July 9, eight days after the conclusion of Euro 2012, for which Capello is free to pick Terry.
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