Sir Alex Ferguson is unsure whether Rio Ferdinand can deal with playing in all of Englands matches at Euro 2012.
The Manchester United boss fears the 33-year-olds long-standing back problem would go away him unable to handle the harsh match schedule.
Rio Ferdinand Factfile
- 1997: Makes his England debut against Cameroon eight days after turning 19
- 2002: Joins Manchester United in £30m deal, breaking the British transfer record for a second time
- 2008: Captains United to Champions League final victory over Chelsea
- 2011: Wins his fifth Premier League title with United
England could play six matches in 21 days in the event that they were to arrive the ultimate in Poland and Ukraine this summer.
Ferguson told MUTV: "You play something like a game every four days. Rio Ferdinand couldnt try this."
New England boss Roy Hodgson is decided to call his squad on Wednesday.
He has yet to talk with Ferdinand and deposed skipper John Terry about their willingness to play alongside one another.
Fabio Capello took a chance on Ledley Kings fitness by taking him to the area Cup in 2010, just for the move to backfire when the defenders knee problems flared up again.
Ferdinands stamina this season
- Nov: Plays three full games in eight days - Swansea, Benfica, Newcastle
- Dec: Appears in three games in eight days - Aston Villa (subbed on 64 mins), FC Basle, Wolves
- April: Plays three full games in eight days - QPR, Wigan, Aston Villa
Ferdinands back problem has caused calf, knee and hamstring injuries up to now, with the veteran making 37 appearances for United this season.
Ferguson has already written to the Football Association to give an explanation for why only Ryan Giggs is offered for nice Britains football squad at this summers London Olympics.
Jonny Evans requires an ankle operation and Chris Smalling might need groin surgery , while the club insist that any players involved with Euro 2012 shouldn't be considered for the Olympics.
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