John Terry retires from England duty

[Liquidator 5,176]

Good on him. Rival fans always treat him like shit even after all he does for the national team. He made some great off the line clearances did you ever see that twat Rio doing an overhead bicycle kick to help keep us in the 2006 world cup? Thought not. The media will love this but if Ferdinand or Rooney retired from international football the media would tell us we will never qualify for a world cup again. Good on you jt.

Edit: can't say I feel for the national team either. It's great watching the 'golden generation' fail continually yet it is always Terry lampard and Coles fault. Rooney will forever be blameless.

[petr.breu 1,618]

For John Terry, dying in the pitch would be glory. You would need to kill him and maybe even then, he would still play - Scolari

John Terry is the captain of all team captains, he was born with the captain's armband on his arm. - Carlo Ancelotti.

[Rambo 1,729]

Good news for Chelsea fans, next up Lampard and Ashley.

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

I can't wait to see the FA come crawling on its four and begging JT to reconsider his decision.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Only way Rio Ferdinand could have got into the England side. He must be happy and must be thanking his stars

[warnie_666 1,081]

Indeed, JT loved playing for England and was ready to almost die for the national team. Good decision though, fuck FA.

Good luck in finding such another fighter.

He would put his head where other players would fear to put their feet. Call him crazy but guys like these are few and in a battle its guys like these that people tend to hide behind or look up to.

[warnie_666 1,081]

That block at 2:34 was one of the best I have ever seen. He is going the other way and some how managed to tilt his head the opposite way to block the ball from going in. When I was watching the game I couldnt beleive he managed to pull it off.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Chelsea players have always been the best for England and have nonetheless never been treated with the deserved respect. The F.A., the fans the media have all done their best to badmouth Cole's, Lamps's and Jt's role in the England team and heaped praises on their replacements. All those biased arsenal, spud, man or mostly pool dyslexics even booing motm performances from our players. i can't remember any of our England trio ever having not given their all for England but can't remember Rooney ever having done so or Gerrard having put on a performance which Lamps would not have exceeded with ease. It would be great if Lamps and ash would also call time upon their england career and be solidary against the F.a. but i can understand when they want to make the 100 full first

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

This is a shambles for England. Well done to the FA cocking everything up as per usual!

[manco 38]

Makes sense. Stupid FA are too stubborn, started with Cappelo and now this

[BluesChick 1,260]

I'm sad it has come to this but I am glad he made the strike first this time. The FA has treated him horribly time after time and I can't see it any better this time. They let this whole case get out of hand and become a circus (mostly media made). I am also glad that we won't have to worry about him getting injured during international breaks any more because the man just doesn't know how not to play the game unless he throws himself all in body and soul. Hoping for the best tomorrow with the FA… why does that sound like an oxymoron?

[unclezillion 23]

The FA have shown time and time again that they care more about money than the wellbeing of footballers and the English game!

It is about time that the clubs stood up to them and said you either put us first of you can go and fuck yourselves and not metaphorically!

[The Skipper 20,609]

There goes England's best CB.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Great great news!

England NT and FA doesn't deserve to have JT's services, simple as that.

Now enjoy those donkeys Ferdinands FA.

[Rowan_Osborn 58]

I don't think it's that bad for England. Not a huge blow considering they have a fantastic player in Cahill to replace him.

How I'd love to see all the English Chelsea players retire from international football...

Cahill plays the other side of the centre back pairing to Terry, like they did for England before Cahill broke his jaw.