Ferdinand keen for 'keeper run

Rio Ferdinand believes it would be to Manchester United’s benefit if either Ben Foster or Tomasz Kuszczak was given a run of games between the posts.

Manager Alex Ferguson is still debating who to choose in goal against Chelsea tomorrow in the Community Shield with Edwin van der Sar out for up to 10 weeks as his broken fingers heal.

Ferdinand has faith in both goalkeepers but wants one to play regularly in the short-term.

He said: “It is always great to play consistently with the players around you. It leads to a better understanding.

“But it is a great opportunity for whoever the manager picks. No matter who comes in, we will have great confidence in them for Tomasz and Ben are two fantastic goalkeepers.

“I think sticking with one of them would help the goalkeeper as well as the team.

“Being in and out of the side can be difficult for an outfield player, never mind a goalkeeper.

“But I am sure the manager will do what is right. He is his own man and will make up his own mind.”