FA to rule on Terry's return: Club England board could reject former captain's international comeback

By Neil Ashton

PUBLISHED: 17:01 EST, 29 April 2013 | UPDATED: 17:01 EST, 29 April 2013

The FA’s Club England board will have the power of veto over Roy Hodgson if the country’s head coach decides to pick John Terry.

Terry, who retired from international football last year, made it clear last week he would be prepared to play again if Hodgson selected him.

Hodgson is being urged to give serious consideration to the possibility of recalling Terry for the prestige end-of-season friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

U-turn: John Terry is now available to Roy Hodgson

U-turn: John Terry is now available to Roy Hodgson

But the national coach will first have to seek the approval of the powerful Club England board — comprising FA general secretary Alex Horne, managing director Adrian Bevington and director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking.

Yesterday it was made clear there are no clear guidelines in these unique circumstances and each case will be judged by Club England on its merits.

Chelsea defender Terry could face retrospective action from the FA and be banned from international football if he officially comes out of retirement.

Plenty to ponder: Roy Hodgson has to consider his options with his selection

Plenty to ponder: Roy Hodgson has to consider his options with his selection

Terry was  banned by the FA’s independent regulatory commission for four games and fined £220,000 when he admitted using the words ‘f****** black c***’ during acrimonious scenes at Loftus Road in October 2011.

The Chelsea defender will argue he has already been punished for the offence and there would be no interest served by adding another censure.

Terry turned his back on England on the eve of the original FA independent regulatory commission hearing.

John Terry
John Terry

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He claimed his position had become ‘untenable’ and the FA released a statement thanking him for his contribution after winning 78 caps.

In July 2012, Westminster Magistrates’ Court found him not guilty of a racially aggravated offence. He did  not expect the FA hearing to  go ahead.

Earlier this month, Terry snubbed a request from FA chairman David Bernstein to shake hands at the official handing-over ceremony for the Champions League trophy.

Terry, 32, insists he has no regrets over the incident while Bernstein claimed he was unaffected by the public snub.

 

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Your comments:Like it or not JTand Gary Cahill are the best England have got by a long long way .

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Roy will be resigning soon. If you cannot pick the team you want how can you ever be held responsible when they lose?Don't need a manager just need a puppet.

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Yeah like we need that dirty player on a pitch!

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I don't like Terry as a Chelsea player or as a 'human being' but his attitude towards England was exemplary and never gave less than 100% when he played and didn't withdraw from the squad citing injury as many players do, but I wouldn't want him back in the squad as I think they should be looking for a long term solution.

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Leopard spots

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Why do idiots on this site harangue Terry for having an affair with some body's ex girlfriend. Yet the likes of Giggs can have an affair with his brothers wife & still be described as an example for all young players. If Fergie had his way he would knight him.

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Watch Terrry carefully and you'll see how many mistakes he makes. Watch unbiased,and you'll see. He is a VERY VERY overrated player.

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The FA no nothing about football. Terry is still head & shoulders above other England central defenders & they should leave Hodgson to pick the team. They already lost one decent manager through meddling.

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fa are a laughing stock really.

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He's a disgrace to English football, don't allow him back.

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