Central defender Terry's return was delayed by a calf problem

England captain and centre-back Terry came on as a substitute at Charlton on Saturday after being out for nearly two months with a back injury.

"I hope JT plays a period of the game with Spain and then comes back to us ready for the game against Middlesbrough," said Mourinho.

"He is ready, that is why he played five minutes against Charlton."

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Until his appearance against the Addicks Terry had not played since the 1-0 win over Newcastle on 13 December.

The 26-year-old has surgery on his back but his comeback was delayed by a calf injury.

I am certainly happy for him to be involved because I want to see England do well Mourinho on Terry

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has warned England boss Steve McClaren that defender Jonathan Woodgate should not be over-exerted while on international duty.

The 27-year-old is set to earn his sixth England cap on Wednesday almost eight years after collecting the first alongside his club manager.

But Southgate said: "Jonathan will have to be careful with his training as much as anything because normally in the early part of the week, he would not do very much training with us.

"I am sure the medical team there will keep a close eye on him.

"He was a bit tight after the game, but I know he wants to be involved and he wants to play."

Mourinho has his own worries over how much his club skipper can exert himself and has voiced his concerns to McClaren.

"I have an open communication with Steve McClaren and we have spoken a lot, so he knows he is ready," added the Blues boss.

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"He knows he needs special care in terms of therapy and he is not ready for 90 minutes, that is for sure.

"But that is only because of his physical condition so he can still start with JT and then decide to take him off.

"I am certainly happy for him to be involved because I want to see England do well."