Rio Ferdinand ready to lead England at World Cup finals

[Dedworth]

Rio Ferdinand says he is mentally and physically ready to captain England at the World Cup after enduring an injury-hit season with Manchester United.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8699504.stm

Don't count your chickens Rio :icon_lol: - if Hargreaves contract had been cancelled you'd be the proud holder of the Old Trafford Sicknote title

[les_taxi]

Cmon dedworth lets get behind England now leave the club stuff behind:)

[Dedworth]

Cmon dedworth lets get behind England now leave the club stuff behind:)

Fair enough Les my mistake you're right.

When does Capello have to pare the numbers down to those actually in the travelling squad ? Be interesting to see if he risks taking King

[Arthur Little]

Hmm ... it never ceases to amaze me why so many football clubs in the UK employ non-British managers and team members. :NoNo: Is there REALLY such a shortage of home-grown talent? :rolleyes:

[triple5]

I trust Capello, no better man for the job, if he thinks Rio makes the best captain thats good enough for me :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Arthur, with the players its often cheaper to get one abroad, because as soon as a homegrown player shows some talent their clubs will put a ridiculous pricetag on their head. With the managers I guess its because they bring international experience with them.

[bornatbirth]

example...how much for james milner? :doh