(http://cdnza.playfair.co.za/kickoff/5cf66160a0b5e96f6456c8b6571da5be_80x80.jpg) John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy by England Football Association officials due to concerns about his impending trial over racism allegations.
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John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy, the Football Association has confirmed.
The 31-year-old Chelsea centre-back was informed of the decision by FA chairman David Bernstein in a phone call at 1000 GMT.
He is due to stand trial in July over racial abuse allegations after an incident with QPR's Anton Ferdinand.
Terry, who lost the captaincy once previously, has entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.
In a statement, the FA said Terry would not "captain the England team until the allegations against him are resolved".
It continued: "The FA board expected the trial to be concluded prior to the European Championship.
BBC