SALFORD RED
25-03-2008, 03:32 PM
Manchester United defender
Rio Ferdinand has been named
England captain for Wednesday's
friendly with France in Paris.
Chelsea defender John Terry, captain under Steve McClaren,
had been expected to skipper the side on Wednesday.
Although Capello has named Ferdinand, 29, to lead the
side against France there is no suggestion that the
Manchester United star will captain England throughout
their forthcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.
"Fabio Capello has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will captain
England against France in Paris," said an FA statement.
"Capello has confirmed this continues his policy of rotating
the captaincy between players in the friendly matches before
confirming a permanent captain for the World Cup qualifying games."
Ferdinand was first capped for his country in 1997 against
Cameroon and has represented England 65 times.
The game is also expected to be a landmark for Beckham
who is set to win his 100th cap for his country.
Rio Ferdinand has been named
England captain for Wednesday's
friendly with France in Paris.
Chelsea defender John Terry, captain under Steve McClaren,
had been expected to skipper the side on Wednesday.
Although Capello has named Ferdinand, 29, to lead the
side against France there is no suggestion that the
Manchester United star will captain England throughout
their forthcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.
"Fabio Capello has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand will captain
England against France in Paris," said an FA statement.
"Capello has confirmed this continues his policy of rotating
the captaincy between players in the friendly matches before
confirming a permanent captain for the World Cup qualifying games."
Ferdinand was first capped for his country in 1997 against
Cameroon and has represented England 65 times.
The game is also expected to be a landmark for Beckham
who is set to win his 100th cap for his country.