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Hodgson: Door open for Ferdinand

March 22, 2013
By ESPN staff
England manager Roy Hodgson has not shut the door on Rio Ferdinand's international career, despite the player's withdrawal from the squad to face San Marino and Montenegro.

After being assured that Ferdinand, 34, was fit enough to participate in the World Cup qualifying games Hodgson was left in a difficult situation when the Manchester United defender withdrew, citing a desire to stick to a personal fitness programme.

Hodgson previously left Ferdinand out of his squad for Euro ...

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