Ferdinand wants England armband
AFP, May, 2008
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LONDON (AFP) — Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admitted Saturday he would like the England captaincy on a regular basis.
But the 29-year-old said he would not "shrivel up and go into a shell" if he is overlooked by Fabio Capello.
Ferdinand captained England for the friendly with France in March and also took the Manchester United armband during Gary Neville's long-term absence through injury.
Capello appointed Steven Gerrard as captain in his first match in charge of England and John Terry, the skipper under Steve McClaren, is also a candidate.
Ferdinand told The Sun: "Being the captain of England can never be a hassle.
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"It's an honour and privilege. It's not the be-all and end-all for me.
"If I'm not the captain I won't shrivel up and go into a shell.
"It won't affect the way I play or ...
