Terry to captain England against Sweden

England coach Fabio Capello has revealed that he will field eight new players in a friendly against Sweden on Tuesday and insists that John Terry remains his captain.

Speaking on Monday in the pre-match press conference, Capello hailed the development of the young players and disclosed that he will make several changes to his team that managed a 1-0 victory over European and world champions Spain in a similar fixture at Wembley on Saturday

“There will be eight new players on Tuesday,” he said. “Some midfielders and the keeper will remain from the game on Saturday.

“It is really important [for young players] to play at Wembley. It is difficult for some young players to play against Spain and Sweden.

“But the experience for the players will be important for them to improve for the next game against the Netherlands and the Euros.

“We are playing really well and at this moment we have new and young players,” added Capello.

“I think that next summer will see a really good team.”

Capello shunned questions regarding Chelsea defender John Terry and allegations of racism against Queens Park Rangers’ Anton Ferdinand, but remarked the centre-back will wear the captain’s armband against Sweden.

“He is with us and he will be the captain,” he said.

When asked if Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge will make his debut for England on Tuesday, the Italian tactician said: “Sturridge will start on the bench, 100 per cent.”

On Scott Parker’s importance in the England team, Capello said: “I think that Scott Parker has improved.

“He is a really good player and now he is playing for an important team like Tottenham and has improved.” Staff reporter, SportsCentral