Danny Welbeck celebrates with the rest of the Manchester United team after he opens the scoring against Kitchee FC

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The England manager has used no fewer than five different centre-half pairings in the last seven matches,

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Rio Ferdinand launches attack on standards in bid to help English youngsters

The Football Association chairman, David Bernstein, has hit back at Rio Ferdinand’s claim that a new coaching strategy is needed to help English youngsters.

Wayne Rooney, left, and Phil Jagielka, right, at St George’s Park

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Everton defender may lack swagger but has pedigree to fill gap left by Rio Ferdinand and John Terry

Ferguson says farewell for the last time
Sir Alex Ferguson in his sponsored United training top at his last Friday press conference

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Sir Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.

Wayne Rooney celebrates with the Premier League trophy

Wayne Rooney waits to learn if he is in Sir Alex Ferguson's final Manchester United team

The England striker was dropped from the squad for United's last match

Rio Ferdinand pictured during his final England game in 2011, and in 1997, the year he made his international debut

Rio Ferdinand, arguably the finest of England's so called Golden Generation, retires from international duty

34-year-old whom won 81 caps wants to allow 'younger players to come through'

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans wants to emulate Ryan Giggs trophy haul at Manchester United

The defender is not content with his three league titles

Sir Alex Ferguson breathes a sigh of relief as his side beat Swansea 2-1 in his final game at Old Trafford

Manchester United 2 Swansea 1 match report: Late goal from Rio Ferdinand insures Sir Alex Ferguson bows out at Old Trafford with victory

Not quite Fergie time, but 87th minute Rio Ferdinand winner sees Ferguson bow out at Theatre of Dreams with victory

Rio and Anton Ferdinand

Fifa will not take action over alleged racist chants against Rio and Anton Ferdinand

The incident occurred during England's game against San Marino

John Terry has decided to end his self-imposed international retirement and will make himself available to Roy Hodgson for selection for England

John Terry seeks England return in end-of-season friendlies in hope of ending international career with 2014 World Cup finals

Former captain ends self-imposed exile, but problems remain in his relationship with FA and Ferdinand

Michael Carrick celebrates United's title win

Michael Carrick says Sir Alex Ferguson 'drives the attitude' at Manchester United

United won their 20th league title on Monday night

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