England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is hopeful that Rio Ferdinand will recover in time for Sunday´s knockout match against Ecuador in Stuttgart.The Manchester United defender left the field in the 2-2 draw with Sweden after 56 minutes with a groin problem. Ferdinand will have treatment and is not expected to train for a couple of days at least.A match of high drama saw Wayne Rooney substituted after 69 minutes, after which he punched the roof of the dug-out, kicked a water bottle and threw his boots to the ground in frustration.
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