Ferdinand almost sure to captain England, says Gary Neville

August 14, 2008

Rio Ferdinand, the world class defender of Manchester United, dubbed by most as the best center back in the modern world, possibly behind England compatriot John Terry, is almost set to captain England for the team’s friendly against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium on August 20, if fellow defender Gary Neville is to be believed.

The defender’s glittering display in the Man U defense during Sunday’s Community Shield has only increased his chances of impressing national team manager Fabio Capello. United won the game against Portsmouth on penalties.

Gary Neville, Manchester United skipper for this season, seems to be fully optimistic for Ferdinand.

According to Neville, Ferdinand is the best defender at United and has consistently performed at the level required to play in international games, and him captaining England would be ideal with the current team.

He also said that in case Rio was not named the captain, it would not be disappointing for him as all that a player can do is to play and perform, and that everything else is a bonus.

Meanwhile, at United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that since the club is presently failing in their pursuit of Dimitar Berbatov, the club is keeping its options open for other strikers. Again, such a stamen had spilled beans on the idea of getting Thierry Henry from Barcelona.

Saying that in wake of Wayne Rooney, Louis Saha and Christiano Ronaldo injured, the club needs replacements and a lot of faith in promising striker Fraizer Campbell!

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