Ferdinand names PL star as ‘most valuable player in football’ ahead of Euro 2024 final

Rio Ferdinand reckons Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is currently the most valuable player in football ahead of the Euro 2024 final against England.

The Spanish became the first team to taste victory in six successive games at the finals on Tuesday evening when they beat France 2-1 to book their place in Sunday’s showdown with the Three Lions in Berlin.

Spain’s route to the final has been challenging – they have beaten Croatia, Italy, Albania, Georgia, Germany and France along the way, and should they add ’s scalp to their collection, they will have got the better of all the other European World Cup winners at a single tournament.

One of the main reasons for their success at the tounament has been Man City midfielder Rodri, who has helped dic…