Silvestre happy at centre-back

MIKAEL SILVESTRE believes his central defensive partnership with Rio Ferdinand can provide the platform for more Manchester United title success this season.

Sir Alex Ferguson has promised the French international a regular run in his preferred position after spending much of his four years at Old Trafford operating in the left-back slot.

United began the defence of their championship crown with a 4-0 demolition of Bolton at Old Trafford last weekend, with teenage sensation Cristiano Ronaldo announcing his Premiership arrival in style.