Source: SKY_Sports
Bruce - Richardson best in defence
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Sunderland manager Steve Bruce believes Kieran Richardson can earn an England recall - as a left-back.[LNB] The Black Cats boss has been playing Richardson in defence in recent games and feels he has excelled in that position.[LNB]Having already won eight England caps, Bruce believes Richardson can resurrect his international career if he makes his positional switch a permanent one.[LNB]"I think it is arguably his best position," he admitted. "I've seen him play there many times for Manchester United, even in the Champions League.[LNB]"I see him as a modern day full-back. He likes to get forward from deep and gives us attacking options.[LNB]Width"And he's always better when he is facing play and running on to defenders. In the two games he has played for us there he has looked very comfortable.[LNB]"If you look at the top teams like Chelsea, they get their width from their full-backs."[LNB]With England lacking a variety of options on the left flank, Bruce believes Richardson can force his way into Fabio Capello's World Cup plans.[LNB]"We haven't got that many natural left-sided players and if you play well you grasp the opportunity," he added.[LNB]"It's there for Keiran but I've got to look after Sunderland first."[LNB]
