John Terry discusses the camaraderie among England's 'Golden Generation' football players, acknowledging potential club rivalries but denying they hindered relationships during computer game sessions with Manchester United team members.
In the 2000s, England's 'Golden Generation', which included John Terry, failed to advance beyond the quarter-finals of major tournaments. Terry, who broke into the Three Lions side in 2003 and became a regular under Sven-Goran Eriksson, shares his thoughts on the team's struggles.
Terry, who was handed the captain's armband by Steve McClaren in August 2006 after David Beckham relinquished the role following the 2006 World Cup in Germany, believes the main reason for England's lack of success was that other teams were very good at the time.
Terry led England out 34 times as captain, experiencing the highs and lows of leading the team at Wembley. The experience still gives him goosebumps, he says. Despite the tough losses in the 2002, 2006 World Cups, and the 2004 European Championship, where his side hit a last-eight-shaped brick wall, Terry enjoyed being England captain.
Terry's opinions are based on his personal experiences and may not reflect the experiences of other players. However, he suggests that club tribalism did not prevent England's 'Golden Generation' from gelling. In fact, Terry mentions playing computer games with Manchester United players, despite the rivalry between their clubs, as an example of the camaraderie within the team.
Terry's captaincy was not without controversy. He was stripped of the armband in 2010 following allegations regarding his private life. Fabio Capello, who took over as England boss after McClaren, initially allowed Terry to remain as captain, but before long, the armband was taken away.
Looking back, Terry is proud of leading England out at Wembley and the lessons he learned during his time as captain. His tenure as England captain may have been brief, but his impact on the team is undeniable.
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