Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hailed the masterclass of Spain U21 captain Thiago Alcantara in last night's Euros final. The Barcelona midfielder hit a hat-trick in the victory over Italy, which will only increase United's determination to land him this summer.
Ferdinand tweeted:
Spain u21s were too much! Thiago wants the ball under pressure,he demands it anywhere. We need to produce that kind of mentality in our kids — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 18, 2013
