I’m devastated: Ferdinand

RIO FERDINAND last night spoke of his devastation at being left out of the England squad to face Turkey on Saturday – a repercussion of the Manchester United defender’s failure to attend a drugs test.

As the controversy over his omission from the squad gathered pace, Ferdinand released a statement insisting he has never used or condoned the use of drugs.

Meanwhile, relations between Manchester United and the Football Association have deteriorated to an all-time low after the club expressed their outrage at the FA’s handling of the situation.

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