ALEX FERGUSON has urged Rio Ferdinand to end his England career — and save himself for Manchester United.
By MARTIN BLACKBURN
Centre-half Ferdy, 33, has not played for the Three Lions since boss Roy Hodgson axed him from his Euro 2012 squad for ‘football reasons’.
And United boss Fergie said: “Rio could do the job for England, no doubt about that — but I don’t see why he should.
“He should concentrate on his career here, that’s what I’d prefer.”
There is speculation Ferdinand may return for England after John Terry quit just before the FA found him guilty of racially abusing Rio’s kid brother, Anton.
His United deal runs out next summer but Fergie says he should think of staying on.
He added: “If he looks after himself and he is doing that well now, there is no reason why he can’t play on.”
