Capello urges fans to support Terry against Egypt (LOL)

[Elano]

Fabio Capello urged fans to support John Terry when he plays against Egypt on Wednesday night despite the England coach's decision drop him as captain.

Terry lost the captain's job last month following revelations the married defender allegedly had an affair with the former partner of teammate Wayne Bridge. But Terry still is being asked to lead the defense in England's final exhibition before Capello picks his World Cup roster.

“I think the fans have to support every moment,” Capello said Tuesday. “You have to understand that privately some players were not so good, but on the pitch it is different. We wear the England shirt and it is really important they help us every moment. I hope that tomorrow the crowd help us and do not boo him.”

Steven Gerrard will captain the side from midfield but Capello's attention is likely to remain focused on the back line.

Central defender Rio Ferdinand succeeded Terry as captain but Ferdinand, right back Glen Johnson and left back Ashley Cole all are injured.

England trained Tuesday with Wes Brown at right back and Leighton Baines on the left. David James is likely to play in goal, although Joe Hart also is in contention to become the starter.

Wayne Bridge likely would have started in place of Cole, but he withdrawn from contention for the national team because of Terry's relationship with the mother of his child.

The Manchester City defender refused to shake hands with Terry before his team's Premier League victory at Chelsea on Saturday.

“Nothing has changed,” Gerrard said. “The team spirit and togetherness has been fantastic over the last couple of days. The manager did reiterate our responsibilities both on and of the pitch yesterday but he has done that from day one. The message is to move on, forget about it and concentrate on football.”

Capello is hoping the match against African champion Egypt provides experience for England's World Cup match against Algeria on June 18.

Egypt is up to an all-time high 10th in FIFA's rankings, just a spot behind England, after winning a third straight African Cup of Nations last month.

[Leggy Hendrix]

John Terry is a bitch and deserves all the poor treatment he's gonna get from the fans imo

[13th Duke]

He deserves the stick he gets regardless of recent events...he's always been a twat.

But when he's in an England shirt I'll support him.

When he's in a Chelsea shirt the kant can burn at the stake though.

[KURUPTION-81]

He deserves the stick he gets regardless of recent events...he's always been a twat.

But when he's in an England shirt I'll support him.

When he's in a Chelsea shirt the kant can burn at the stake though.

Thats my main issue with England, i really struggle to get behind a group of players that i hate for most of the year when playing for there club side.