Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand reveals that only two players were able to complete the bleep test during his first summer with the team.

Rio Ferdinand was left in awe after witnessing the impressive fitness levels of David Beckham during their time at Manchester United. In fact, Ferdinand claims that Beckham and Dwight Yorke were the only two players who managed to complete the dreaded bleep test during his first pre-season at the club.

Despite joining United in a record-breaking deal from Leeds in 2002, Ferdinand only spent one season alongside Beckham at Old Trafford. Yorke, on the other hand, departed for Blackburn Rovers just days after Ferdinand's arrival. However, Ferdinand recalls being stunned during one of his first training sessions at United when he saw both Beckham and Yorke finish the grueling bleep test.

For those who may not be familiar, the bleep test is a continuous running exercise that pushes a player's stamina to the limit. It involves running back and forth over a 20-meter distance, with the pace increasing as the test progresses. It is a true test of endurance and determination.

During an interview on Ferdinand's YouTube channel, the former defender reminisced about his first pre-season at United, saying, "Something that most people don't know about you is your work rate. I remember my first pre-season, we did the bleep test."

Beckham, known for his sense of humor, couldn't resist teasing Ferdinand, saying, "You weren't great at it." But Ferdinand quickly admitted, "I was poor - I had just flown in from Ayia Napa!" He then went on to praise Beckham and Yorke for their impressive performance, saying, "But it looked like you had trained all summer. You and Yorkie completed the bleep test."

Ferdinand was so amazed by their feat that he immediately called his friends to share the news. He said, "I was standing there, I rang my mates after and said, 'you wouldn't believe this, these two guys, I don't know what they've done all summer but they haven't done what I've done and they've completed the bleep test'."

Beckham then revealed the secret to his success in the bleep test, saying, "It's all about stubbornness. You have to have a little bit of stamina, but for me, it was about being the last one to finish." He also mentioned how he would constantly push himself to improve, even when new players joined the team and brought in their athleticism.

When asked if he trained before pre-season began, Beckham jokingly replied, "No, I just wasn't doing what you were doing." But in all seriousness, his dedication and determination to be the best was evident, and it was something that Ferdinand admired in him.

In conclusion, Ferdinand's first pre-season at Manchester United may have been tough, but it was also a memorable experience. And thanks to Beckham and Yorke's impressive fitness levels, it left a lasting impression on him.

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