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Terry still key to Capello's plans
Soccernet staff
February 8, 2010
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Fabio Capello insists John Terry remains one of the most important players in the England squad despite his dismissal as captain on Friday.
Capello ended days of speculation when he returned from Switzerland to inform Terry he would no longer lead the side after newspaper revelations about his private life.
Vice-captain Rio Ferdinand is set to take over the armband but Capello has stressed that Terry remains a key part of his plans for the World Cup this summer.
"It has been a normal week for me. There have been no problems," he said. "I spoke with John Terry, you all know why, and I will speak with Rio.
"This is now over, it is finished. It is time to move on, but John Terry is still an important player for England. He is one of the most important players for England."
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