May 1996: Rio Ferdinand reaches the FA Youth Cup final with West Ham, earning rave reviews in the process
Feb 1997: Ferdinand establishes himself in West Ham's first team, scoring his first goal against Blackburn
Nov 1997: Aged just 19, Ferdinand makes his full England debut against Cameroon at Wembley
June 1998: Ferdinand makes the World Cup squad and consoles Paul Ince after defeat to Argentina
Nov 2000: Ferdinand signs for Leeds United for a world record fee for a defender of �18m
March 2001: Ferdinand plays a major role in Leeds' run to the Champions League semi-finals
June 2002: Ferdinand comes into his own during the World Cup with a succession of world-class displays
Tuesday, 16 July, 2002, 11:46 GMT 12:46 UK 
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