After almost two years aside, stakes Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalled to England jersey to face two World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro, this month.
Ferdinand made his debut with the squad The Three Lions, 16 years ago and won 81 caps the friendly against Switzerland in action in June, 2011.
Nevertheless England manager Roy Hodgson to drop the veteran of the squad to the European Championship (Euro) 2012 for 'football reasons'.
Many critics assume, the main reason is to avoid ignored Ferdinand tension in the team because of their former captain, John Terry involved in racial issues with brother Ferdinand, Anton.
Terry announcement for early retirement from international football, however, creating a vacancy in the position of central defender.
Hodgson of children is now ranked second in Group H and face minnows San Marino on March 22 before facing Montenegro, March 26.
"I followed its development closely and watch the match United for four or five times in the last five weeks.
"He played well and the team also showed good performance. Today, I call it because he was entitled to earn points based on the current performance ..
"He called to play and not just complement the squad.
"I know, he was disappointed that was dropped in the tournament, but I hope he is happy to return to his team.
"Whatever it is, I have not been able to talk to him, as well as other players," said Hodgson, who also enlisted Wayne Rooney in attack position.
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