The former West Ham player is due to captain England in the friendly against Egypt on 3 March after John Terry was stripped of the armband by coach Fabio Capello .
Beckham believes Ferdinand will fulfil the role with distinction .
The former West Ham player is due to captain England in the friendly against Egypt on 3 March after John Terry was stripped of the armband by coach Fabio Capello , and Beckham believes Ferdinand will fulfil the role with distinction .