Roy Hodgson Will Rue Ruling out John Terry England Return

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Published: February 12, 2014

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There has been a lot of speculation in recent weeks that John Terry could be set for a sensational return to the England squad for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.

Terry retired from international football in 2012 after the FA pressed ahead with disciplinary proceedings over the Anton Ferdinand race row (per BBC Sport) before enduring a turbulent season at Chelsea under Rafa Benitez (per the Daily Mail).

However, he has been rejuvenated by the return of Jose Mourinho, and his partnership with Gary Cahill has led to calls for him to make himself available for England again.

Despite this, Roy Hodgson today ruled out a return to the England side for the former captain. The manager told the press, per BBC Sport:

The door isn't open because he has retired from international football.

When players retire, we move on. We moved on after our first qualification game, when John Terry limped off, and since that time we have chosen the players who are available, who have represented us well in my opinion, so we will continue with that.

John has retired and as far as I am concerned that is the situation. We have got along without him for the whole of the qualification and a few friendlies as well so we will have to get along without him in the future.

While it is true that Terry does not represent a long-term solution to England’s defensive troubles, and it is certainly admirable that Hodgson is sticking to his guns, this decision could return to haunt him.



Terry and Cahill have made a total of 307 clearances between them this season as Chelsea have conceded the fewest goals in the league. The pair have also blocked 33 shots and made 42 interceptions. Terry also has the highest total of completed passes of any Chelsea player as he continues to dictate games from the back.

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