Campbell to replace Terry

[sportbilly]

Steve McClaren has confirmed Sol Campbell is expected to deputise for injured England captain John Terry against Estonia.



Terry has been ruled out of the Euro 2008 qualifier at Wembley after suffering a knee injury in training and will have his fitness assessed ahead of the trip to Russia next week.


Campbell is set to return to the England line-up for the first time since McClaren took over after the 2006 World Cup and will partner Rio Ferdinand against Estonia.


McClaren is confident the Portsmouth defender, who will win his 70th cap, is a more-than capable replacement for Terry.


"The team will be confirmed this evening but I can say that Sol Campbell will be the likely one to replace John Terry," McClaren said on Sky Sports News.


"To be able to call upon someone of that experience and that quality, with the way he's playing at his club as well, is tremendous.


"He will add to the team, we're talking about leaders being important in any team and Sol Campbell certainly epitomises leadership."

[sportbilly]

Liverpool ace Steven Gerrard will captain England against Estonia in John Terry's absence.



With usual captain Terry out of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier, head coach Steve McClaren has asked Gerrard to take the armband.


Gerrard is hopeful Terry will be fit enough to return against Russia on Wednesday, but is happy to be captain in his absence.


"I think JT's got a bit of a knee problem. Hopefully he'll be able to play on Wednesday," he said live on Sky Sports News.


"The manager has told me I'm skipper. To be captain at the new Wembley will be a special day for myself."

[Jibbers]

Im gld its Estonia and not anyone too scary!

[Beefy]

Don't you think it's a step backwards bringing Sol Campbell back into the England side?