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I'm probably more close and friendly with you (Ferdinand) now, than I ever was when I played with you for 15 years. And I think it was down to the culture within England, that we were all never connected.
I didn't enjoy it. I used to love playing for England.
It was like I didn't feel part of a team. I didn't feel connected with my teammates with England.