The Blues skipper has been in inspirational form this season, and many have called for the veteran to come out of international retirement to partner club team-mate Gary Cahill in Brazil this summer.
However Terry insists that his time in the England setup is over, and that Cahill will be the rock at the heart of Roy Hodgson’s defence.
He said: “My days are gone and it is down to Gary and the young boys to push on for our country.
“He seems to get better every day. He is great in the air and reads it well, he is quick and he is the man for England going forward and has been excellent for Chelsea.
“We have struck up a great relationship, since he came from Bolton not only on the pitch but off it too. We do love playing together and he made his debut for England with me.
“But a lot went on with myself and England. I love playing for my country, and I was very proud to do that and captain my country twice. Unfortunately things have changed and moved on, and I am concentrating on playing well and hopefully keeping us top of the league.”
Written by Steve Milne
