McClaren backs Terry for role

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With Terry absent due to injury, Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is expected to be handed the armband in Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland, but it appears to be a straight fight between the two when the qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup gets under way in the autumn.

"The bottom line is that Steven Gerrard doesn't need to be England captain, but you get an extra 10% from JT if he's in charge," McClaren told the News of the World.

He added: "I'm not saying John is less of a player when he's not captain but, since he was a kid, he's been used to being a leader on the pitch.

"Stevie is similar to (David) Beckham in that he leads by what he does on the pitch.

"John is totally different. He gives orders, he organises people and he'll put his body on the line every time."