World Cup 2010 Betting - Rio Ferdinand Could Lead England in South Africa

Punters are beginning to speculate whether Rio Ferdinand will be the England captain when The Three Lions line up against the USA for the first game in this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

The Manchester United's silence since assuming the captain's armband has fans wondering whether he knows the appointment is just an interim measure. The back problems that have plagued Rio's season so far could also play a part in the bettor's thinking.

Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: "It’s a strange one – Capello doesn’t seem the kind of man to change his mind once a decision is made but Rio’s silence since assuming the greatest honour in the game and John Terry managing to somehow save his marriage has seemingly got football fans asking the question."

The Bookmaker still offers odds of 1/4 that Rio wears the armband whilst the next in line Steven Gerrard is 11/2 and England's talisman Wayne Rooney at betting odds of 15/2. Former skipper John Terry of Chelsea is 10/1.

Latest Betting Odds - England World Cup Captain

1/4 Rio Ferdinand, 11/2 Steven Gerrard, 15/2 Wayne Rooney, 10/1 John Terry, 16/1 Frank Lampard