Former England international Rio Ferdinand has called on the Three Lions to adopt a change in their philosophy following a dismal World Cup campaign.
Roy Hodgson’s men crashed out of the competition prematurely, with successive 2-1 defeats at the hands of Italy and Uruguay respectively confirming a group stage exit.
They ended the tournament without even securing a solitary win, signing off with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, who would eventually go on to reach the quarter-finals.
Everyone connected with England has since watched one of the best World Cups in recent history as nothing more than bystanders, with the familiar feeling of ‘what might have been’.
Ferdinand, whose international career came to an end in 2011, feels the time has come for an overhaul in an attempt to lift a first piece of silverware since 1966.
He called on the powers-that-be to “do what Germany did after we beat them 5-1 and change the philosophy” but warned that it is easier said than done.
The defender added on Twitter: “People have to embrace change at the top first.”
Meanwhile, the free agent – who left Manchester United on a free transfer this summer following 12 successful years at Old Trafford – is tipping Germany to beat Argentina in Sunday’s final.
He said: “Germany will not have a better chance of winning a World Cup. By far a better team than Argentina & better subs to make a difference too.”