Rio Ferdinand returned to England last week from South Africa. He was injured in training after a clash with Emile Heskey and will miss the whole tournament for England. Capello had to recall Tottenham’s Michael Dawson to replace Rio Ferdinand. Ferdinand will obviously will be working on getting fit before the premiership season starts in August but what can else can he do in his free time. There are various things he will be able to do such as, play online poker, play Xbox, go for a holiday with his family.

But what do you think he will do?

I did a survey recently asking around 300 people online through facebook and twitter on what Rio can do this summer. Some said he should go on a holiday with his family and rest. As summer is probably the only time they can spend a lot of time with their family. Some said he should try and get back to full fitness before next season. Some said that time is up for Rio as he gets injured quite often these days.

Some wanted him to stay with the current England’s squad to support them and he is also looked at one of the leader in the squad. Not a good idea in my opinion. If one of your work colleague is ill would you really want him or her sat next to you coughing and sneezing. I wouldn’t think so. So having Rio is not really a good idea at the moment. Some question why is David Beckham there then but he can atleast train with the squad, Rio will just get bored.

I would suggest Rio to have a game or two of absolute poker or Everest poker while watching the game and resting. Poker will also help him sharpen his mind, which is needed to read the game in football especially when you play for Manchester United.