Ferdinand was chosen to miss out on Euro 2012 originally and missed out again as Martin Kelly was selected in his place to take Gary Cahill’s spot.
“Lampard, Terry, Barry, Gerrard: all ageing but they [were picked to] go to the tournament. Why is Rio different? To treat a player that has captained and served his country 81 times (in this manner) is nothing short of disgraceful. Total lack of respect from Hodgson and the FA as far as I am concerned,” said James Moralee.