Chelsea's John Terry has defended his form in the wake of the
scandal which has engulfed him over the past month, saying: "I'm
playing well."
Many have been critical of the form of the 29-year-old Blues
skipper, who was stripped of the England captaincy following
tabloid revelations surrounding him and the former partner of Wayne
Bridge.
The knives were out after Chelsea lost 2-1 to Everton, but
Terry insists that, aside from that game, his form is holding up.
He told The People: "There are not many players who come out
publicly and hold their hands up like I did after the Everton game.
"I also had an air-kick at Wolves but, apart from that, I am
pleased with my form this year.
"In the first half of the season I was in really good form
but after a couple of bad results, and what has gone on in recent
weeks, the spotlight has been on me. But I feel as though I am
playing well."
Terry was content with his performance in the international
friendly against Egypt on Wednesday, his first performance since
losing the England captaincy, and felt he continued to play a
leadership role.
"I played well against Egypt," he said. "It was important for
me to come through that with a good performance.
"I think I did carry on as a leader against Egypt. I think
anyone who was watching the game could see that."
