Ferdinand had spent more than a decade at TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) but announced in May that he would be departing at the end of the season.

Rio Ferdinand announced his departure from TNT Sports back in May, and the broadcaster have filled his shoes - at least temporarily - ahead of the new season kickstarting ...

Ferdinand has been a familiar face on TNT, providing analysis for Premier League, Champions League and Europa League matches since 2015, when he joined the channel, then known as BT Sport.

Ferdinand had spent more than a decade at TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) but announced in May that he would be departing at the end of the season.