Hodgson: Captain Gerrard, Ferdinand Out for Reasons Football

England team manager Roy Hodgson will ensure a captain Steven Gerrard 'Three Lions' at Euro 2012. Hodgson also explained the reasons why Rio Ferdinand did not he make the choice.

Britain in the last match, against the Dutch, so it's captain Scott Parker. However, for the upcoming European Cup Gerrard was the one who will lead the England team. "I am pleased to announce Steven Gerrard will lead the team. I think he was someone who deserved, I knew him as a player and also as an individual," said Hodgson on ESPN. "I know what kind of commitment to the UK and last night he was excited when I told him.

I will rely on him to assist me in building team unity is important to us in a big tournament," he continued. In the England squad which will be brought to Poland, Ukraine, no name of Ferdinand. Many believe the decision was also motivated Hodgson presence of John Terry in squad - Terry is still involved in the case of racism by Anton Ferdinand, brother Rio.

However, Hodgson dismissed the allegations. According to Hodgson, his decision not to include Ferdinand purely for football reasons alone. "I have decided on the basis of what I have seen in recent months and also that Rio is only played once for England last year." "In the aspect of football, I want a player like (Phil) Jones because he could be a coating in the absence of position at right-back Kyle Walker so this is purely based on football grounds," said Hodgson.