Terry stays silent over affair claims

England captain John Terry refused to talk today about allegations that he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of former team-mate Wayne Bridge.

The star stopped briefly to sign an autograph as he and his Chelsea team-mates left their hotel in Accrington to head for a Premier League match at Burnley this evening.

Asked if he had any comment about allegations he had an extra-marital affair with French underwear model Vanessa Perroncel, the 29-year-old player said nothing.

Meanwhile, in a statement issued by his lawyer, Bridge said: “I have read the press reporting in the last two days. The reports deal with matters which are of a deeply personal and private nature.

“My primary concern is the welfare of my son. Therefore, I intend to make no comment whatsoever either now or in the future about these reports and ask that my privacy is respected.”