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Rio Ferdinand reveals England's World Cup 2006 team feared they would be KILLED during severe turbulence after being knocked out by Portugal as the former Man United star admits players and wives were 'screaming and crying'

Rio Ferdinand has reflected back on a horror tale from England's 2006 World Cup - when the team feared they could be killed during terrifying turbulence while flying back from the tournament in Germany.

The Three Lions were heading home after being knocked out by Portugal in the quarter-finals but their torment was not over as they were forced to endure nightmare journey, with players and their wives 'crying' in their seats.

Ferdinand, a former Manchester United and England skipper, admitted even he was shaken to his core despite usually being 'calm' in similar situations, claiming he thought 'this it it' during the scary scenes.