ON JOHN TERRY'S SHOCK RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL.

Anton Ferdinand refuses to shake Terry

Yesterday, Chelsea FC and England's John Terry made a shocking announcement as regards his international career. He retired fom international football amidst his racism charge. Last October, he was charged with racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand (of course this is no news to anyone) during a game with Chelsea FC.  In his words:

"I feel The FA have made my position with the national team untenable," 

"Representing and captaining my country is what I dreamed of as a boy and it has been a truly great honour.

"I have always given my all and it breaks my heart to make this decision. I wish Roy and the team every success for the future.

"I would like to thank the England managers who have selected me for my 78 caps.

"I have had great pleasure in sharing that honour with all the players that I've played with.

"I would like to thank them, the fans and my family for their support and encouragement during my international career."

The centre-back cited the Football Association's decision to hold a hearing into the allegations of racism against QPR's Anton Ferdinand, despite being previously cleared by a jury, as reasons for his decision.

JT would rather have his head off than concede a goal

Many, however, think John Terry won't be missed in the English team as he has divided the dressing room with his actions. I beg to differ on that because John Terry's consistence has been the advantage he's had over other defenders, he's been there for long and he's been performing consistently all through. Even Ray Wilkins thinks his retirement will deal a massive blow to the English Team even after noting that England had many options at the back; with the likes of Joleon Lescott, Phil Jagielka, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Rio Ferdinand all competing for selection.

 "We have loads of options, loads of very good young footballers coming through, and also Rio Ferdinand doing a very good job at Manchester United,"
"But do we have the character of John Terry within these people I'm talking about? My answer to that is probably, 'no, we don't', because he doesn't only care about his own performance - he cares about other people's performances as well. I don't think we've got the characters about now like John Terry."

Terry amassed 78 caps for his country since making his debut in 2003, along with two spells as captain - most recently being stripped in Febuary 2012 by the FA in a decision which led to Capello's resignation as boss.

Anyway, some might call me selfish but I'm happy he did this, at least all his commitment will now be towards Chelsea FC.