Rio is content in his surprise new role

RIO FERDINAND has declared his willingness to take on a midfield role for club and country.

Rio is content in his surprise new role
Wed, 01 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Simon Stone

Manchester United’s injury crisis forced Alex Ferguson to push Ferdinand forward from his usual defensive slot against Wolves on Sunday.

The Londoner impressed so much atht former United man Paul Ince immediately called on Sven-Goran Eriksson to hand the 27-year-old the midfield holding role for England which Ledley King has previously performed.

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