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Gerrard Named As Captain
The new England manager Fabio Capello has named Steven Gerrard as captain for the friendly with Switzerland on Wednesday.
Steven Gerrard will lead England out at Wembley in his 64th cap after Capello opted to name the Liverpool midfielder his first captain since taking charge.
Rio Ferdinand and Michael Owen were also thought to have been candidates to be handed the armband, but Capello has decided to name Gerrard as skipper.
The appointment will surely spell disappointment for John Terry, who was skipper during Steve McClaren's tenure, who is unavailable to face Switzerland due to injury.
"I have just informed my team before coming to see you that tomorrow's captain against Switzerland will be Steven Gerrard," said Capello.
"I have done it because I think he is an important player for England, according to my plans. He will be captain for this match."