John Terry has insisted that he would never step down from his duties as England captain.
The Chelsea defender led England in their 1-0 win over Sweden last night, despite being under investigation by the FA and Metropolitan Police for an alleged racist slur made against Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand.
Last night's game marked Terry's 34th time wearing the armband for England, and he says that he is determined to keep it.
"I would never step down," Terry said. "I always dreamed of this since I was a boy of four or five when I used to watch England games.
"It is something I have always dreamed of being and I have worked very hard to get here. I am very confident being England captain and I am very proud to be also.
"The England fans have always been great with me and the rest of the players. They are always right behind us and are very passionate, as are all the players. We have always believed and we have shown over the last couple of games that we can compete with the very best - Spain, obviously being the best in the world."
Last night's victory marks the first time England have defeated Sweden since 1968.
