England captain Rio Ferdinand claims the World Cup (Three Lions 5/2 Top European Team) will take care of itself as he instead focuses on the remainder of Manchester United’s season.

The central defender is trying to regain top form after another injury lay-off and missed the Three Lions’ win over Egypt last week.

Ferdinand played against Wolves on Saturday after also sitting out the Carling Cup final win over Aston Villa and should take his place in the side again for the crunch Champions League clash with AC Milan at Old Trafford on Wednesday night (United 1/12 To Qualify).

And the 31-year-old says he has enough on his plate without worrying about England’s campaign in South Africa this summer.

He said: “I’m not thinking about the World Cup at all. I think about playing for Manchester United.

“My football is here at the moment. And everything else will click into place if I’m playing at United. That’s the only way I look at it.”

Ferdinand was promoted to the captaincy after coach Fabio Capello sacked John Terry following his off-field problems.

England kick off their World Cup campaign against USA on June 12.