Ferdinand, however, said, “Maybe I’m getting carried away but I don’t care, I don’t give a monkey. I’m getting carried away because I’m an England fan”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted that England will go on to lift the Euro 2024 trophy, insisting it is “written in the stars”.
He made this known on his YouTube channel on Sunday while reacting to the Three Lions’ 2-1 comeback win against hard fighting Slovakia.
Gareth Southgate’s men were seconds away from exiting the tournament following Ivan Schranz’s goal in the first half.
But Jude Bellingham equalized with a brilliant overhead kick in injury-time, before Harry Kane completed the turnaround in the first minute of extra-time.
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The win means the 1966 World Cup winners have now progressed to the quarter-finals of the European tournament.
Speaking after the highly dramatic win, Ferdinand said, “There comes a time in a tournament when you actually start believing you’re going to win it and I think this was the moment. I really do.
“They’re through to the quarter-finals, on the best side of the draw, it’s written in the stars. It’s written! We’re going to win it.
“Maybe I’m getting carried away but I don’t care, I don’t give a monkey. I’m getting carried away because I’m an England fan, I’m emotional and I love it.”
