FERDINAND PREFERS THE DEFENCE

Last updated : 12 February 2006 By Ed

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"That doesn't mean I don't enjoy playing there occasionally, I do, and if the manager asks you to play in a certain position then you have to do what he asks.

"But a centre-back is what I am and that is where I see the future, I want to be going to Germany as a defender not a midfielder.

"My boss Sir Alex Ferguson thought it was right for us and if it's for the benefit of the team I will play anywhere.

"You cannot pick and choose where you are going to play whether it's your club or your country, but I just know what I prefer."