Fabio Capello has confirmed that Frank Lampard will captain England against Spain on today – but John Terry will return as skipper against Sweden.

But the England manager insists Terry – who is subject of a police inquiry over claims he racially abused QPR’s Anton Ferdinand – is innocent until proven guilty of those allegations.

“I decided everything [selection-wise] before what happened,” said Capello.

“He will be on the bench against Spain but play against Sweden on Tuesday.”

Capello insists Chelsea defender Terry has his full support while the Football Association and police probe claims of alleged racist abuse against him.

“He is innocent until proven guilty,” the England manager added.

“Absolutely. I need to respect every decision but I cannot speak about it.”

It will be the second time Lampard has captained his country – and the Chelsea midfielder insists team-mate Terry was fine, despite the allegations against him.

Lampard, who was skipper when England defeated Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen in February 2011, said: “He’s coping just fine – as he’s always coped.

“We’ve always had our moments in football, me included, but he has a very strong character. When he plays on Tuesday – or in the future – you will still see the same John Terry.

“There’s always a lot of respect in the dressing room and that will remain.

“I’ve worked with John for a long time professionally and he’s always been a fantastic friend and colleague.

“Nothing has been said. It has been business at usual.”

Capello confirmed that Phil Jones will start in midfield but refused to reveal any more details about the side he will field against world champions Spain.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Agbonlahor has been ruled with a hamstring injury.

The Aston Villa striker has returned to his club after suffering the injury in training – ending his hopes of winning his fourth cap.

“Gabriel Agbonlahor has this morning returned to Aston Villa,” said a statement from the FA.

“Having been assessed by the England medical staff, Agbonlahor is unable to train and has returned to his club.”

Agbonlahor has scored five Premier League goals this season, including Villa’s second in last Saturday’s 3-2 win over Norwich.

Before their final training session ahead of the friendly, England’s players and coaching staff held a two minutes’ silence in the Wembley centre circle in honour of Remembrance Day.