Rio Ferdinand and John Terry's trials and tribulations over England captaincy: timeline Oct 2005 Terry wears armband for first time, for all of six minutes, taking over from Michael Owen, who had started as captain in the World Cup qualifier against Poland at Old Trafford, which England won 2-1. May 2008 Terry is restored to captaincy for friendly against United States and scores in a 2-0 win Aug 2008 Terry is named as the permanent captain ahead of the friendly match against the Czech Republic. April 2009 Terry and Ferdinand at fault as Andrei Shevchenko equalises for Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier, but Terry redeems himself to grab the winner in 2-1 victory. Feb 2010 Terry is axed again as England captain by Capello after revelations of an affair with Vanessa Perroncel (avove), the former girlfriend of his England team-mate Wayne Bridge. Ferdinand is reinstated as captain. Ferdinand suffers a knee ligament injury and misses World Cup in South Africa. March 2011 Terry is reinstated as England captain by Capello, who comments: "A year's punishment is enough." An angry Ferdinand is relegated to the vice-captaincy. Oct 2011 Terry is accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, Rio's younger brother, in a league game between QPR and Chelsea. Terry denies the allegations. Dec 2011 Terry is informed he will face court charge of using racist language. FA suspends its inquiry. Feb 2012 Trial set for July 9, allowing Terry to take part at Euro 2012. But FA decides Terry should be relieved of captaincy because of pressure from within England squad. Rio Ferdinand says he has no interest in resuming the England captaincy. Capello, on Italian TV, says he "absolutely disagrees" with the decision and "Terry will always be my captain."