Why Ferdinand's Injury Isn't that bad for England

The fact is, this season, Michael Dawson and Ledley King have been fitter, more consistent and overall better defenders for their team.
They have both had more playing time than Ferdinand this season and have played significant roles in forcing Tottenham into the Champions League.
Ferdinand on the other hand has had a season plagued with small injuries which have had a detrimental effect on the way he plays. He became less confident and made even more mistakes on the pitch than he had done before his injuries. For much of the season, Ferdinand had a lot of help, and almost hid behind the massive rock that is Vidic at the centre of Manchester United's defence. If you think of how many goals United would have conceded if it wasn't for Vidic, Manchester United would have finished third place - behind Arsenal. Vidic made Ferdinand look better than he was - fact.

So I am not worried about England's defence in the World Cup. Yes, Ferdinand is a big loss in the England camp because he is a big character, however there is a replacement, in Michael Dawson, and I think this summer, he can shine, and really show the country why he is such a good defender.