Source: PA
Rio ready to fire United to glory
Rio Ferdinand insists he is fully fit and ready to steer Manchester United through a hazardous path to glory.
The England defender has been troubled by a succession of problems for the past three seasons now.
He was making only his 26th appearance of the season when he turned out in Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday, compared to the 43 that have been amassed by central defensive partner Nemanja Vidic.
"People keep going on about how many games I have missed and compared to the usual amount I play you could say it has been a bit of a sporadic season for me," Ferdinand told United Review.
"But I have been pleased with my performances and I feel back to my best now.
"My back is fine and hopefully I can put the niggling calf problems I have had this season behind me. I feel good and to be involved in the big games at this stage of the season, fighting for trophies, is what you want as a footballer."
