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Rio Ferdinand worried by Michael Carrick snub

Rio Ferdinand says that the decision to leave Michael Carrick out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup in Brazil leaves them exposed in midfield.

Rio Ferdinand has said that England have left themselves exposed by failing to include Michael Carrick in their squad for the World Cup in Brazil.

The Manchester United midfielder was left out of the 23-man squad by Roy Hodgson and Ferdinand says this gives them little cover for Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

"I look around the squad and I can't see anyone else who plays that position naturally like him, in the Steven Gerrard role, especially if Gerrard was to get injured or suspended," Ferdinand told reporters.

"I don't think [there is] anyone who can play that same position as effectively as Michael Carrick naturally.

"I think he's a top, top player and I have played with him for so many years."

Ferdinand announced on Monday that he would be leaving United in the summer.

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