Rio to retain place against Argentina

RIO FERDINAND is in pole position to retain his place in the England side for today's friendly against Argentina - keeping Sol Campbell out of the team.

Ferdinand was dropped for the World Cup qualifier against Austria only last month, with Campbell preferred alongside John Terry in the centre of defence.

However, the Arsenal defender was injured in that game and Ferdinand returned to face Poland just four days later. Even though Campbell is now fit again, Ferdinand looks to have kept his place in the team for today's game in Geneva.