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England’s players have presented a united front to allay any fears that the selection of John Terry, the subject of separate investigations by the Metropolitan police and the Football Association into allegations of racial abuse, may prove divisive.
Fabio Capello’s squad trained together on Thursday, with Terry leading the Authentic Prada Are Prada Trainers Made In Vietnam Canvas Bag party on to the turf at London Colney, as they began preparations for Saturday’s prestigious friendly against Spain at Wembley. Terry, who denies racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in Chelsea’s defeat at Queens Park Rangers last month, is not expected Bicester Village Prada Bag Price to feature against the reigning world and European champions but will play at least 45 minutes in Tuesday’s fixture against Sweden.
Though the management and the FA have always stressed that the 30-year-old must be presumed innocent unless proved guilty, thereby justifying his selection, there had been fears that the gravity of the allegations hanging over him might prove disruptive when the group convened. But, asked whether the players were at ease with the issue, the Manchester United defender Phil Jones said: “The squad is definitely unified, yes. His presence hasn’t been awkward. Not at all. Everything has been normal.
“There is a great team spirit in the camp and Authentic Prada Shoes Outlet we are all looking forward to Saturday’s game. Nothing has been said. John Terry is a great leader, a great captain and is a great player. John has said nothing. He is our captain, and I have not felt there are any issues. It’s business as normal. Everything is fine.”
Jones, who has been selected for the last three Are All Prada Products Made In Italy of Capello’s squads, remains in contention to play either in defensive midfield or at centre-half against the Spanish, with England still monitoring Phil Jagielka’s fitness. The Everton defender was the only member of the 25-man party not to train, as he is still hampered by a hairline fracture of a toe, suffered in last month’s victory at Fulham, and he may have to undergo an injection to play in the sold-out Authentic Prada Gauffre game at Wembley.
Capello would ideally like to partner Jagielka with Joleon Lescott at the heart of his defence but, given his reluctance to start with Terry, would consider moving Jones back into his most natural position if necessary. The England manager is still considering the precise make-up of his side but intends to select a blend of youth and experience C there are understandable concerns that a very inexperienced lineup could be overwhelmed by Vicente del Bosque’s team C as he experiments with his side. Of the uncapped players, the Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker appears the most likely to start, with Jack Rodwell or Daniel Sturridge on the bench.
The Italian hopes to pair Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor, recalled after over two years on the sidelines, and Darren Bent at some stage in the fixture, the forwards having struck up a rich vein of form at club level. Frank Lampard is likely to captain the side in the absence of Terry, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, with Gareth Barry the next to be considered if the Chelsea midfielder does not start.
There was backing on Thursday of Barry’s credentials as a captain from his club-mate at Manchester City, Joe Hart. “He does as you should and leads by example,” said the goalkeeper. “There’s no messing around, he’s a very good performer every week and never moans. Not a lot seems to go wrong for Best Prada Outlet In Italy him, so he is always the guy you can look to. All the people around him, who know him replica prada totes, rate him and we know what a massive role he plays at our club, on and off the field.”
Capello has admitted in the buildup to this fixture that his side cannot hope to emulate Spain’s slick approach, Agatha Ruiz Prada Online Shop though there was some defiance from Hart at suggestions that the hosts are on a hiding to nothing in a game Authentic Prada Bag For Sale Philippines against the team ranked No1 in the world. “We have quality in our side as well,” said the goalkeeper. “People are maybe forgetting the quality we have in our squad. It’s not as if we are turning out for a beating. We’re playing for England and we’re looking to win this game.
“Everyone that comes in for this fixture will be trying to do their best and play well to cement their places in the team for the European Championships in the summer. With the quality we have, we have an exciting side ahead of us. Hopefully we can get it right for the summer.”
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