Rio Ferdinand hits back to defend 'tired' Raheem Sterling

So who's right here Raheem and Ferdinand or the general public, should players say if they are tired and manage their own fitness?

Also should Roy have shut his mouth and not put pressure on the player or was he right to oust him and leave him to the mercy of the media and public.

 

He should not have played both games, if not 100% fit or committed, play someone else.
Rah was below his normal self in both games.

 

I've always liked that Ferdinand fella, he talks a lot of sense.

 

Yeh Ferdinand has some principles. Shame the same can't be said for those who ripped into him for the exact same thing as Sterling, when he pulled out of the England squad cos of injury 18 months ago. Didn't see anyone slating Hodgson for bringing that up at the time either.