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Redknapp: Not convinced over timing
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Harry Redknapp feels Fabio Capello could have handled the England captaincy situation better after giving the armband back to John Terry.
Tottenham boss Redknapp, who has been heavily linked with succeeding Capello as England manager when the Italian’s contract expires next year, is pleased to see Terry back at the helm after being stripped of the captaincy last year over issues in his personal life.
Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard have both skippered England over the last year in Terry’s place, while Frank Lampard donned the armband for last month’s friendly victory in Denmark.
Capello announced on Saturday he will reinstate Chelsea defender Terry as skipper for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales next weekend, and while Redknapp has no qualms with the decision, he believes his timing was questionable.
“Maybe the timing and everything else is not perfect,” Redknapp told Sky Sports News.
“It’s made a big fuss over it when we could have left it with whoever. Rio is injured, Steven Gerrard is out, but Frank did a great job in the last game.
“But maybe with the other two lads missing he felt it was time to give it back to John.”
Punishment
He added: “Terry had his year’s punishment, he missed captaining us in the World Cup. If he (Capello) thinks he’s the best man for the job then give it back to him.
“I wish him all the best with the job. He is a great captain and he’s a real leader.”
Redknapp feels several members of the England line-up have what it takes to fulfil the captaincy role.
“We’re full of good captains really when you look at that England team,” he added.
“You’ve got John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio – they’re all capable of being captains.”
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