New England boss Sam Allardyce has said Joe Hart will “definitely” be in his first squad when it is announced on Sunday – but he is yet to reveal who will captain the Three Lions.
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Rooney shakes hands with England’s coach Roy Hodgson as he is substituted with England’s forward Marcus Rashford during Euro 2016.
The new England manager has hinted that out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart would need to find a new club if he wants to keep the jersey.
Terry retired from worldwide football in September 2012, four days before he was suspended for four matches by the Football Association for misconduct following an incident during a match against Queens Park Rangers, but his recent Chelsea performances could lead to an England return. Stones has got everything apart from experience and that’s what Terry would be able to help him with.
Allardyce: “It is a big concern (Joe Hart being frozen out by Manchester City) We want as many players as possible in their club’s first team that join up with the squad, then go on to play for England and be successful”. Any comeback would have to be a prolonged one for Terry to actually join them, but given that the desire to maintain his Chelsea place remains as fierce as ever, it’s one he would surely relish.
“Jermain Defoe is not out of the question, I won’t say that, but whether I do that or not will depend on which other players are available”. New manager Sam Allardyce certainly hasn’t ruled out the possibility, despite the Chelsea defender having retired from global duty in 2012.
John Terry, on his part, quit worldwide duties in September 2012 having made 78 appearances for his country.
Asked if he knew what his starting XI would be in Slovakia, Allardyce said: “No, I know the basis of it but I don’t know the team”. “You have to have your doubts about that but I don’t really know where he lies in that process at the moment”.
“Maybe if I get the opportunity, I might have to give him a ring”, he told British media.
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But Leboeuf thinks there needs to be a changing of the guard at Stamford Bridge, and believes his old side need to pull the plug on John Terry’s career.
