Ferdinand retires from international football

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from England duty.

Wed, 15 May, 2013 - 09:48

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from England duty.

It means England manager Roy Hodgson will have to look at alternatives for the Ireland and Brazil friendlies given Chris Smalling is injured and Joleon Lescott out of form.

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