（7月4日）
在球隊輸給葡萄牙隊之後，貝克漢姆辭去隊長的職務。切爾西的船長特裏是接替這一職務的熱門人選，另外，利物浦隊長傑拉德也很有希望。
而蘭帕德則表示，他認為特裏具備了隊長的素質，他在切爾西是一個偉大的領袖，他同樣可以成為英格蘭的隊長。
鏈結：http://home.skysports.com/worldcup/article.aspx?hlid=400440&CPID=4&clid=114&lid=13&title=Lampard+backs+Terry+as+skipper
原文：Frank Lampard has backed John Terry to succeed David Beckham as England captain.
Beckham stepped down as England captain last Sunday following England's quarter final defeat to Portugal.
Chelsea skipper Terry is the favourite to take the armband from Beckham with Liverpool's Steven Gerrard also in the running.
Lampard believes his Chelsea team-mate Terry has all the right qualities to lead England.
"John has many strengths - not just as a player but as a man. He's a great leader at Chelsea and a great player for England," said Lampard.
"John is a very strong character. He helps others around him and has that strength of character which means he's not just concerned about himself, but everything that will benefit the team.
"John also exudes an air of confidence in the way he plays. He sets standards for people around him. He is also a good mixer when we are away like at a World Cup."
New England boss Steve McClaren will have the job to choose his new captain, as he prepares his side for their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.
作者-岳東興-北京第二外國語學院-英語系
責編：佟杉杉