Terry tipped to lead Three Lions into new era

JOHN TERRY is favourite to become England captain following David Beckham’s decision to quit the role after five and a half years in the aftermath of England’s World Cup exit.

The Chelsea defender was not even considered for the last World Cup because of an affray charge hanging over him following anincident at a west London nightclub.

He was subsequently cleared and has reinvented himself off the pitch, and is likely to be rewarded with the captain’s armband by Sven-Goran Eriksson’s successor, Steve McClaren.