John Terry's international career in pictures

John Terry has been deposed as England captain following allegations about his private life ... Terry met with England boss Fabio Capello this afternoon and his fate was sealed following a brief meeting
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Terry's England career began in 2003 - he made his international debut against Serbia & Montenegro in June of that year
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Terry first wore the captain's armband in 2005 after Michael Owen's substitution in a friendly against Poland
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Terry played a pivotal role in England's 2006 World Cup campaign ... he's pictured here making a goal-line clearance against Trinidad and Tobago
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When England were dumped out of the tournament by Portugal at the quarter-final stage, Terry was comforted by Wayne Bridge - whose ex-partner he is alleged to have had an affair with
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Steve McClaren chose Terry as his new captain in August 2006
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Terry scored on his debut as permanent England captain as his side beat Greece 4-0
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And he also scored England's first international goal at the new Wembley during a 1-1 draw with Brazil
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Terry was absent for the calamitous defeat to Croatia in 2007 which cost England a place at Euro 2008
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Terry gained revenge over Croatia as England defeated Slaven Bilic's side on their way to qualifying for the 2010 World Cup ... though his inclusion in the forthcoming tournament is no longer guaranteed after being dropped as captain today
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