Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says England's young players struggle tactically.
Ferdinand was commenting after England's defeat to Norway in the U21 Euros.
He tweeted:
For me u should b able to pluck an u18s player out n put him into the 1st team n not have to school him tactically,just school on opposition — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 8, 2013
Would not happen now at all for us,in contrast if Spain or Germany threw a u18 in he would know his role as these countries have an identity — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 8, 2013
We have some real talented u21 players too — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 8, 2013