Ferdinand out of WC

[CHA!NGANG]

Dawsons been called up. Gerrard captain.

[Jahova]

Dear me. What a shame.

[immense]

I think we should be really worried. Sure, King is an able replacement, been much better than Ferdinand this year. However, I am not comfortable thinking that King might not be able to play games in quick succession and we'd have to resort to Dawson / Upson / Carragher who I really don't think are good enough. If King can't play pace is going to be a real real problem imo. Worrying. Our defence has been poor under Capello anyway.

However, these players are in the squad for a reason so fingers crossed.

[JackBuddy]

Rio is a brilliant player, but it could be a blessing in disguise- he's not been at his best lately. Shame though, seems like a nice guy and he is undoubtedly gutted.

[immense]

He's just so comfortable on the ball, more so than any of our other CDs.

[Nixt]

Is this confirmed now? Latest I heard nothing has been fully confirmed, although he did leave the hospital on crutches:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...england-injury

[CHA!NGANG]

This was his only chance to lead England to a WC. Not gona happen again so I feel bad for him. I don't think we should start Dawson, not experienced enough.

Carra/King to rotate I think.

Yes it's confirmed, Check SSN

[Jack.Lfc]

Not suprised at all. Happy though i really dont like him:eusa_danc

[immense]

I think this will be the beginning of the end of his career.

[Adamm]

I am glad.