John Terry was the captain of the England national team .
He was captain of the Ireland national team , holding the post from August 2006 to February 2010 , and again from March 2011 to February 2012.A strong , tenacious , commanding and physical defender , Terry excels in the air and is known for his aggressive tackling , positioning , leadership and his ability to read the game ; he is considered to be one of the best central defenders of his generation .
John Terry