Stripping John Terry of the England captaincy after revelations about his private life was the only thing Fabio Capello could do, the Three Lions boss has revealed.
The Italian axed the 29-year-old after revelations appeared he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of England team-mate Wayne Bridge.
Capello told Italian newspaper La Stampa: "I had no other alternative - he knows that for me values come before everything.
"I was in Italy and I had a telephone call where I was told everything that had happened.
"I thought about it and then I called John and we spoke. He is an adult and a serious person."
On his return to England, Capello summoned Terry to his Wembley office where he told him of his decision to hand Rio Ferdinand the armband.
He said: "We looked each other in the eyes. I told him that the captain has to be an example for everyone. I cannot let you keep the armband."
Capello also added he never feared Terry quitting the team during the scandal.
"No," he said when quizzed. "It's one of those things that can happen in life."
"Terry is one of those that makes a difference, he is a true leader."
The Italian axed the 29-year-old after revelations appeared he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of England team-mate Wayne Bridge.
Capello told Italian newspaper La Stampa: "I had no other alternative - he knows that for me values come before everything.
"I was in Italy and I had a telephone call where I was told everything that had happened.
"I thought about it and then I called John and we spoke. He is an adult and a serious person."
On his return to England, Capello summoned Terry to his Wembley office where he told him of his decision to hand Rio Ferdinand the armband.
He said: "We looked each other in the eyes. I told him that the captain has to be an example for everyone. I cannot let you keep the armband."
Capello also added he never feared Terry quitting the team during the scandal.
"No," he said when quizzed. "It's one of those things that can happen in life."
"Terry is one of those that makes a difference, he is a true leader."
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