Terry is currently investigated by the police after claims that he racially abused Queens Park Rangers Anton Ferdinand during a game that took place last month. Phil Jones commented that in spite of accusations they consider Terry a great leader and a great player and their captain. Learn about horse betting.

“There is a great team spirit in the camp and we are all looking forward to Saturday's game,” Jones also commented. “John has said nothing. I have not felt there are any issues.” Joe Hart added that the football team is focused on the match next Saturday, although everyone seems to be talking about the issue and even love talking about it.

Fabio Capello intended to use Jagielka and Lescott as his central defensive partnership in the friendly team against Spain and was expected to play Terry against Sweden, but Jagielka’s injury may allow Terry to play against Spain. Everton does not want their player to receive an injection in order to be fit to play.

Frank Lampard, who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea, is on standby to captain England. Meanwhile in the Spanish team, midfielder Javi Martinez, who plays a similar role as midfielder Sergio Busquet, was forced to leave the Spanish squad after he underwent some tests.