England stars torment Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone in incredible rondo drill, as Rio Ferdinand joins fans in hailing astonishing 'levels' during training

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Rio Ferdinand has joined fans in praising a viral clip of England's incredible rondo training drill. 

The former Man United defender commented on Instagram saying 'that's levels... get me in there' with fire emojis.

Gareth Southgate's men are busy at work preparing for the Euro qualifier against Malta on Friday night. 

New boys Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer can be seen in the viral video showcasing their quick passing skills.

Kyle Walker and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone were the unfortunate souls in the middle of the circle as the ball was passed around them.

Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone can be seen getting tormented by their fellow England players

Fans praised the brilliant passing skills by the group who gear up for Friday's Euro qualifier

One fan wrote on X: 'Type of thing we used to see Barcelona doing and be in awe of, now our national team is doing it. Crazy.'

Another said: 'Stuff like this makes me realise just how good pro footballers are,' while a third added: 'That is scarily good.'

A fourth wrote: 'If you ever wondered how much better than you a professional footballer is, this should answer that for you.'

Another also said: 'These are incredible levels. Superb touch and speed of awareness to play the right pass each time! And this is Walker trying to chase mown who is no slouch!'

Ferdinand has also questioned manager Gareth Southgate's decision to leave out Raheem Sterling.

Speaking on his podcast, he said: 'I don't know what he's done, whose nose he has put out of join. I don't know what's happened.

'But for him to not be in the England squad is beyond me. Listen, there's a lot of talent don't get me wrong, but if we're talking form then he's got more goals and assists or goal involvements than Rashford and Grealish put together.

'Has he been tried and tested at the top level? He was England's best player at the Euros.'

Ferdinand joined fellow England fans in praising the international players in their drills