Rio Ferdinand agrees with Steven Gerrard 'ego' verdict after Liverpool and Man Utd battles

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Rio Ferdinand acknowledges there "was some truth" in Steven Gerrard's assertion that their England generation were "egotistical losers" who couldn't fulfil their potential during major tournaments together. Speaking to The Times, he said: "I think there was some truth in it.

I'd be sitting across the table at lunch in the England camp looking at Stevie, knowing United have Liverpool in a couple of weeks, thinking, 'I don't even like you right now'. England's players celebrate "That's where I always give (Gareth) Southgate his props because he managed to change that.

And our generation didn't have social media, which I think brings players closer because they have more touch points with each other." Ferdinand's era of English football has collectively acknowledged their role in a less than stellar period. Including the 2018 World Cup, England have reached at least the semi-finals on three separate occasions.