Manchester United defender Ferdinand is expected to be fit for Monday's clash with Tottenham.
The Sun says it would be a huge boost for United - AND England coach Fabio Capello.
Ferdinand feared he would be out for 10 weeks with a hamstring injury picked up against West Brom in the season's opener on Sunday. But the centre-back, 32, has made a staggering recovery.
And he is now back in the frame for England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifiers in Bulgaria and at home to Wales in September.
