Ray Wilkins has gone on to claim that the Three Lions are going to suffer in the absence of John Terry, who went on to retire from international football.
The centre back went on to reveal that he would not be playing for England any more, which means he won’t be a part of the team’s World Cup qualifying campaign for the upcoming World Cup in 2014.
His loss has also left the national team a little thin on defenders, and this could prove to be a massive blow for the side, who were looking to qualify for the World Cup without any problems.
When talking about Terry and his decision to quit the national team, Wilkins is quoted to have said: "He's an outstanding player and in the dressing room he's an outstanding character"
"On the pitch he does what the manager requires and that's to lead from the front. [Former England manager] http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Capello had a massive fall-out with the FA over John because he realised how important he was to our national team.”
"It's a massive loss. You will see the loss it will be when John finally has to hang up his boots for Chelsea. To replace a character who has been in that dressing room for such a long period - and has performed at such a consistent level for that period
- is very, very difficult indeed.”
He then went on to reveal that he felt bad for Roy Hodgson, because the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895 around for as long as he possible could.
"I feel very sad for Roy Hodgson in that Roy made it pretty evident he wanted John to be there and be his centre-half. We've got to qualify for the World Cup in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 and this is a massive blow.”
Over the time that Terry has spent with the national team, the defender went on to make a massive seventy eight appearances for England. At the same time he went on to captain the national team for two spells.
Nonetheless, the defender’s loss is bound to be felt by the team, who will now look to find a player to fill in for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 player.
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