Rio looking rocky as Spurs stun Old Trafford

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Tottenham’s first Old Trafford victory in nearly a quarter of a century deservedly took its place in the history books but, for England manager Roy Hodgson at least, the stunning result may have served a far more practical purpose.

Just days after Rio Ferdinand was being talked about as an obvious replacement for John Terry, following the shamed Chelsea defender’s self-imposed international exile, here was a performance from the United defender that suggested the days of him being an impact player are well behind him.