John Terry has rubbished rumours he could call time on his international career, saying: "I will never turn my back on England."
The Chelsea defender was stripped of the
England captaincy as he awaits a court appearance over charges, denied
by the 31-year-old, that he used racist language towards Anton
Ferdinand.
Terry said: "I'm not going to throw away my
international career for anyone, I am proud to represent my country, I
will never turn my back on England."
Terry also made it clear he would have no problem playing with Ferdinand's brother Rio.
I don't pick and choose who plays for England and if I'm selected to play it won't become an issue either."
Fabio Capello's support for Terry over the incident ultimately led to his departure as England boss back in February.
"I was extremely disappointed the manager decided to quit," Terry
said. "From day one he stood by me and said he knew the English law and
the English way and you are innocent until proven guilty and I respected
him for that."