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Rio Ferdinand tips Harry Souttar for a Premier League move after Australia star's heroics at the World Cup - as Man Utd legend says Socceroo's 'stock is rising' in Qatar

Harry Souttar has won heaps of praise amid his immense form at the World Cup, and England legend Rio Ferdinand has backed the dominant centre back for a move to the Premier League.

Souttar, who entered the tournament without a run of games owing to a long-term ACL injury, has impressed with a series of accomplished performances to help the Socceroos earn a shock place in the round of 16.

As a result, the 23-year-old's name has been linked with a step up to the Premier League from Championship outfit Stoke, and Man United legend Ferdinand believes that interest is justified.