Prove me right, JT
Last Updated: 17th May 2012
JOHN TERRY has been challenged by Roy Hodgson to: “Show everyone I was right to pick you”.
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Terry lost the England captaincy due to his court case for allegedly abusing QPR’s Anton Ferdinand.
But the Chelsea skipper was controversially selected for Euro 2012 ahead of Anton’s brother, Manchester United defender Rio.
Three Lions boss Hodgson insisted the decision was purely for ‘football reasons’.
And he insisted it had nothing to do with worries of a toxic atmosphere if the pair were in the same squad.
But he confessed he would have to take the rap if Terry messes up.
Hodgson said: “The football reasons are quite simple. I decided on my three centre-backs and Rio wasn’t one of them.
“I admire Rio but, as a football coach, you have to make decisions sometimes.
“I’ll stand by that and hope the players I’ve chosen will not let myself and the country down. But I can’t insult your intelligence and say I wasn’t aware of the situation.
“But I tried to put it as far from my mind as possible.”
And the former West Brom manager laid out his reasons for taking Stamford Bridge skipper Terry.
He said: “I’ve been impressed with what John has done over the season.
“He’s played a major part in helping Chelsea to the Champions League final.
“He did something stupid in the semi-final but things happen — and he’s been in good form.
“We’ve got a better chance of winning this if he takes the form he’s been showing to the finals.
“Terry is an excellent centre-half.”
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