Rio Ferdinand Admits Old England Feud With Steven Gerrard Held Team Back
Rio Ferdinand has revealed that the longstanding rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool even spilled into the England dressing room. He admits he and Steven Gerrard openly disliked each other during their shared years in the Three Lions squad. Ferdinand made 81 appearances for England between 1997 and 2011, while Gerrard earned 114 caps from 2000 to 2014. Speaking in a recent interview with a leading UK newspaper, Ferdinand said the animosity between their clubs created “hate” that damaged team unity. The former defender also reflected on how most England players kept to themselves back then. He questioned why they only grew closer after retiring, blaming ego and a lack of connection for England’s failure to win a major trophy.
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