Rio Ferdinand snubbed Kevin De Bruyne when listing the Premier League's greatest-ever midfielders – insisting the Manchester City legend is not better than Steven Gerrard 'on any day of the week.'
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents, the former Manchester United and England defender named Paul Scholes, Roy Keane and Gerrard as his ultimate midfield trio – meaning there was no place for De Bruyne despite his glittering CV.
'De Bruyne's not better than Gerrard on any day of the week,' Ferdinand said bluntly.