‘Fit-again’ Ferdinand still facing England selection battle
By ANIFriday, October 8, 2010
LONDON - England defender Rio Ferdinand may start the Three Lions’ Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Tuesday on the bench.
According to the Sun, England manager Fabio Capello may continue with Phil Jagielka following his impressive performance against Bulgaria and Switzerland.
Jagielka was the only defender to play both the 90 minutes in the 4-0 win over Bulgaria and the 3-1 success against Switzerland.
Ferdinand has already lost captaincy of the team after Capello handed it to midfielder Steven Gerrard in his absence.
The 31-year-old had traveled to the World Cup in South Africa as skipper, but saw his tournament ended by a knee injury sustained in the very first training session.
After his return to Manchester United last month, he has played two Premier League games without conceding a goal. (ANI)
