John Terry insists David Beckham should captain his country if he is handed his 100th cap against France on Wednesday night.
Terry is set to link up with the England squad for the first time under Fabio Capello but remains unsure of his own future as captain.
He was England skipper under former coach Steve McClaren but irrespective of his own ambitions to continue as leader of his country, the Chelsea defender believes Beckham deserves to wear the armband if he wins his 100th cap in Paris.
Terry told Sportsweek: 'David is a credit to himself and what he has done is exceptional. If he is going to start or come on, he fully deserves to wear that England armband.
'I am very nervous about joining up with the squad and certainly don't expect to be captain. I wish to continue as England captain and fingers crossed I can do that but if not I will respect Mr Capello's decision.'
And when asked whether he thought Beckham would win his century of caps, Terry replied: 'I certainly hope he will. He's proved his fitness and he was really disappointed not be involved in the last game.
'The whole country is hoping he gets his 100th cap, because if anyone deserves it David Beckham does.'
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