Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand rejected England over fitness worries

Image: Rio Ferdinand: Rejected the chance to rejuvenate his England career as it could have harmed his Man Utd form

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he rejected the chance to rejuvenate his England career because it could have harmed his form at Manchester United.

Ferdinand also revealed he considered quitting the game when Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement. He said: "Sir Alex leaving did make me think: Is it time for me to go too?"
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