Dyer hails Rio


By Matthew Jones
June 17 2002

Kieron Dyer has gone on record as saying Rio Ferdinand is not only the best player at the World Cup but "the best player in the world". Kieron Dyer has gone on record as saying Rio Ferdinand is not only the best player at the World Cup but "the best player in the world".

Dyer's comments came when he was talking about the mouth-watering possibility of England facing Brazil in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Dyer said: "Rio has been a revelation, he's taken on the extra responsibility on his shoulders and it is no surprise that England have the best defensive record in the competition.

"Rio has grown throughout the tournament. I honestly believe that on present form we have not just got the top defender in the world but the best player overall in Rio.

"But I think the whole defence and the team is maturing.

"People labelled Danny Mills a hot-head and his temperament has been extremely good, people said that Ashley Cole couldn't defend but against Argentina he was facing (Javier) Zanetti and (Ariel) Ortega and he did an unbelievable job.
"The mood in the camp is fantastic and if it is Brazil that we play then we certainly don't fear them."

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