Terry seeks out Capello's right-hand man for advice

London : John Terry has called Fabio Capello's closest adviser to discuss whether he has a future as England captain.

The 29 year old is understood to have telephoned Franco Baldini, England's general manager, on Sunday evening following the revelations over his private life and his affair with Wayne Bridge's former partner.

No decision on Terry's future will be made by Capello until the pair have spoken this week, although it is understood that the central defender may have already raised the possibility that he should resign as captain to try to end the furore. However, as much as Terry would like to remain as captain, he is even more worried that his behaviour could jeopardise his place in Capello's squad for this summer's World Cup finals.

Terry was involved in a series of meetings and calls yesterday with his advisers and Chelsea officials as the storm over his behaviour showed no sign of abating.

Capello remains adamant that he will make the decision over whether to allow Terry to continue to lead England in his own time, and he will not cave into media demands, even if it is now accepted that he may have to accelerate his deliberations.

The matter is complicated because Capello is not due to return to England until Thursday. He spoke to Ian Watmore, the Football Association's chief executive, yesterday and was pleased to be reassured that the decision over Terry's future would be solely taken by the manager. Watmore and FA chairman Lord Triesman have no doubt that Capello is the appropriate person to make the decision and they will back him in whatever he chooses to do.

Terry has an important match to play against Arsenal on Sunday, with Capello due to fly to Warsaw early on Saturday for a Uefa conference ahead of the draw for the Euro 2012 qualification campaign the following day. It appears that Capello's best opportunity to speak to Terry will either be on Thursday evening or on Friday, following training.

Capello now wants to board the plane to Poland with Terry's future determined so that the issue does not dominate the draw.

— The Telegraph Group Limited, London 2010