Fergie backing for Brown

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has told Sven-Goran Eriksson he will be making a mistake if he leaves Wes Brown out of England's World Cup squad.

Injuries have restricted Brown to only three international caps, but Ferguson remains convinced the 26-year-old is the most talented central defender available to Eriksson.

"I would take Wes to the World Cup and I have told Sven that," he revealed.

"When you look at John Terry, Jamie Carragher, Ledley King, Rio Ferdinand and Sol Campbell, I realise Sven has a lot of options but if I was England manager I would take him.

"Wes is an outstanding defender. A real, true, natural defender and fantastic to have in your squad.

"He has turned into a really important player for us."

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