Was the quickest source for me. Not going to search anywhere else because I don't care enough to. My other point that he can't play 2 games in a row at the Euro's is far more relevant anyway.
So do you think a team including Adam Johnson, Micah Richards and Peter Crouch over Downing, Johnson and Carroll could beat Spain? What an idiotic comment. As for Rio, does no one remember the last time we took a CB to a tournament who couldn't play 2 games in a week? I believe Ledley King went on to have great, oh no wait... The team is shocking because our talent pool is shocking. Not because Roy picked a bad team. Bickering over which substandard player is marginally better than another substandard player is pointless.
Just to clarify things, Johnny Evans did not replace Rio, he replaced Vidic. Rio and Evans were our first choice CBs. SAF said he wasn't sure Rio could play that many games in such short space, although he did a few times for United this year. Regardless, Terry shouldn't have been picked based on form and the disruption he'll bring to the squad. Another thing, IMO England have 3 midfielders who can pass a ball, Wilshire, Scholes, and Carrick. Not one of them is in the squad.
And you know this how ? Rio Ferdinand 39 game starts in ALL competitions this season. John Terry 51 game starts in ALL competitions this season. Terry has 31 league starts to Ferdinand's 30 this season.
Instead of being a smart arse why not contribute in some meaningful way. Or maybe you don't know the answer so you pour scorn over what others say.