England coach Fabio Capello is unsure over maintaining Rio Ferdinand as his captain.
Ferdinand has already lost the Manchester United captaincy to Nemanja Vidic after a series of setbacks have curtailed his appearances for the Red Devils.
Now he must wait to find out whether Liverpool's Steven Gerrard will retain the armband for England after impressing and leading by example as Ferdinand's replacement in his absence.
When asked whether Ferdinand would be captain if available, Capello said: "I will decide after seeing which players are fit.
"I haven't decided. I can't speak about who will be captain. I hope all the players will be fit and then I will announce it.
"Why not Ferdinand? No, no no. Wait. I can't speak about if, if, if..."
Regarding the change of skipper at Old Trafford, Capello said: "I think Sir Alex decided on one player that played more games (Vidic) and be sure he is always fit. I think so.
"It is important always that the players have to be fit for a lot of games."
Gerrard has created a favourable impression with Capello and was his first England captain for the friendly with Switzerland in February 2008.
He said: "Gerrard is a really good captain. He is captain of Liverpool, and he always plays like a leader on the pitch."