England captain John Terry insists Fabio Capello still has the hunger

2010 FIFA World Cup,Fabio Capello England Vs Algeria (Getty Images)

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England captain John Terry has dismissed rumours that Fabio Capello no longer has the hunger for management and claimed that he is more determined than ever to succeed.

Capello is set to leave his current post as England boss after next summer’s Euro 2012 finals, though Terry says it is wrong to speculate over his future.

“I don’t think we are in need of a change (of head coach). As a nation, we suffer that a bit even in the Premier League with the big teams,” Terry told reporters.

“The only one who doesn’t suffer that is Sir Alex Ferguson. Even at Chelsea you get that when you lose a few games.

“People are saying about Carlo Ancelotti losing his job which is ludicrous after everything he’s done the year before when he guided Chelsea to the Premier League and FA Cup double and the respect the players have for him.

“It’s very much the same here. Fabio is the man in charge and will be until after the Euros.

“We firmly believe, he firmly believes, that we can still improve and must improve in this campaign leading up to that tournament.”

Terry added that Capello’s contract situation is something that is of no concern to him or the rest of the England squad.

“It does not affect the players to know Fabio will be going after the Euros.

“It’s the same with players. I know players at Chelsea with a year left on their deals. Who knows what could happen?

“He’s come out and said he’s going to leave but, as players, you learn to deal with things like that.

“People leave, whether they’re managers or players. It’s something in the environment you deal with.

“There’s a determination from him. It’s been there on the training pitch this week.

“I’ve seen things saying he doesn’t really care, but it’s the complete opposite.

“We’ve had meetings, we’ve had training sessions. He’s lost his rag in training a couple of times, even in fairly light sessions where he’s been cheesed off when we haven’t done what he’s asked.

“That hunger from him rubs off on the players. He’s still got that hunger.”

Capello has been criticised by sections of the media for his handling of the England captaincy issue, though Terry was full of praise for his boss, saying: “People thought there was this big falling out, but it wasn’t the case. It probably brought us closer, actually.

“It says a lot about what he thinks is best for the side. On a personal note, it’s touching as well.

“He’ll get nothing less from me on the training field and on the pitch, which he has done since he took the captaincy away from me. I’m delighted to be reinstated.”