... Fabio Capello could find it being sorely tested.
England's 2-0 win over Wales on Saturday provided more questions than answers about the Italian's judgement.
Two days after claiming he did not think it was right to inform Rio Ferdinand he had lost the captain's armband, Steven Gerrard revealed Capello had contacted him to tell him.
In addition, Capello has to find another skipper for Tuesday's friendly with Ghana.
Capello has also admitted he failed to remind Wayne Rooney that he was one yellow card away from a suspension prior to Saturday's clash at the Millennium Stadium.
The scenario is very bizarre and will leave Capello to face more uncomfortable questions.
Gerrard: "I did actually get a call.
"The manager spoke to me and just explained what he'd been doing; he didn't have to.
"The manager's paid to make big decisions and he's made the decision and I think we all have to respect it and move on."