John Terry was stripped of the armband following an alleged affair with the ex-girlfriend of Wayne Bridge 13 months ago.
Alan Shearer: "I find it incredible if that is what happened and Rio Ferdinand read it in a newspaper before the manager spoke to him.
"Clearly that is not right and he would have every right to feel very angry and let down, and I am sure he will do.
"But once he is fit I am sure he won't let it affect his performances as he is a pro. But you have to feel sorry for him, if that is the case."
"When he came in everyone said this was the guy we needed, a huge disciplinarian who was single minded to sort out the England team, and that's the way he is, he does not give one about what other people think.
"If he wants to do something his way he is going to do it whether you like it or hate it, that's his way.
"He has been successful in the past with clubs, although not with England which is totally different, but that's his way."