Capello called me beforegiving armband to Terry - Gerrard

LIVERPOOL captain, Steven Gerrard has revealed that England manager, Fabio Capello spoke to him regarding his change of captain, despite not informing Rio Ferdinand of the decision.Capello had given the armband back to John Terry prior to Saturdays 2-0 win over Wales in the Euro 2012 Group G qualifier.Gerrard told Sky Sports on Sunday that he was consulted.He said: I did actually get a call. The manager spoke to me.He spoke to me and just explained what hed been doing; he didnt have to. The managers paid to make big decisions and hes made the decision and I think we all have to respect it and move on.Gerrard believes the positive performance (2-0 win over Wales) should mark the point where everyone gets behind Capello and Terry after the furore of recent weeks.The captaincys very important and Im really pleased for John that hes got it back because I know what it means to him. I know hes been frustrated since he lost it, he said.We have to all respect the managers decision. The good thing is that we went on and won the game and played well.We can all move on from the captaincy thing now. Everyones obviously upset for Rio because he hasnt done anything wrong to lose it.Everyones pleased for John and as a player being in the middle its difficult.But his Liverpool team-mate, Jamie Carragher felt the issue could have been handled better by Capello.I think captaining England is a massive thing. Its a huge honour to be captain of England, he said.For me I think John Terrys a great captain, has been a great captain and will be a great captain and if Capello thinks thats right for England then hes got to do it, no matter how much criticism he gets.I think wed all look at it and think it could have been handled a bit better.
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