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Nobody wants to be associated with failing to qualify for the World Cup finals. I cannot imagine the shame of it.

— Rio Ferdinand

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Source: Rio Ferdinand's insight on how it would feel, not qualifying for World Cup finalshttp://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/07/EnglandFerdinandPreAustria.htm
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