Ferdinand sits out in La Manga
Rio Ferdinand was one of three England players to miss training in La Manga as the FA insisted the defender's fitness had not been risked against South Africa.
Ferdinand had a scan on a knee problem last Thursday, but was given the go-ahead to take part in the game in Durban.
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