Rio names England trio with 'footballing IQ' but highlights key difference to Spain at World Cup

Rio Ferdinand likes the mix of footballing intelligence and that good old English spirit, but explains what the ThreeLions are lacking.

They are in control of Group B and will qualify for the last 16 if they avoid a defeat of four goals or more to Wales on Tuesday.“England have that fight ingrained in us,” Ferdinand told. “But maybe that last five, six years or so we’ve started developing the players like Foden, Grealish, Maddison, with the footballing IQ, subtle behaviours on the pitch and the ability to play the final pass, dominate the ball, protect the ball.

But the former England centre-back says he wants Southgate’s side to follow Spain’s example and “be more aggressive”.

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