Terry handed England captaincy

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Terry had been the skipper during the Steve McClaren era after David Beckham quit in tearful circumstances after the 2006 World Cup.

His position was cast into doubt when Capello was appointed and delayed naming his on-field lieutenant, but despite Ferdinand emerging as the favourite to take the armband, Capello has decided to persevere with Terry.

It is a massive lift for Terry who was distraught after missing the crucial penalty in the Champions League final shoot-out with Manchester United in May.

But he showed great character when skippering England the following week against the United States at Wembley, when he scored the opening goal.

That may have helped to sway Capello but it will be a massive blow to Ferdinand.

Terry said: "I think everybody realises it means the world to me, to retain the armband," said Terry.

"To get the armband back is a huge achievement for me.

"It was about an hour ago, just after training. The manager called the whole squad together and told us as a whole.

"For me to get it above the likes of him (Ferdinand) and the other players in the squad is a great honour."