Ferdinand says the academy culture at West Ham is something unique in the game.
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He told NBC Sports: “There are not many clubs who love young players coming through. There are a lot of clubs who have it, but I felt something different at West Ham when I came through.
“Everyone (associated with the club) felt like they were playing through you, and they make you feel like that and it’s a great thing as a young player to go out there and you feel really supported and you take on that responsibility not being pressured.
“It’s a great thing at West Ham.”