Ferdinand says he wouldn't swap any of his Man United players

Skipper Ferdinand says he wouldn't swap any of his Man United players with anyone

Skipper Ferdinand says he wouldn't swap any of his Man United players with anyone

Rio Ferdinand would not swap any of his Manchester United teammates as they attempt to carve their names into the history books.

Over the next three weeks, United will attempt to collect the seven points required to complete a Premier League title hat-trick before heading to Rome to try and become the first side to defend the Champions League.

Unlucky
Alex Ferguson's men could not be in better shape, with the obvious exception of Darren Fletcher, who now knows he will miss United's attempt to defend their European crown following the red card he was so unlucky to receive for his penalty-box tackle on Cesc Fabregas.

And, as the man most likely to lead United out at the Olympic Stadium, Ferdinand could not wish for a better group of players to be behind him.

"I wouldn't swap any of our players for anyone in any other team," said the England defender.

"I look at other players around the world and then look at the ones in our dressing room and I am delighted to be in there.

"I hear a lot of people talking about various players being the best in the world but I am very happy with ours."
However, Ferdinand is cautious. The recent FA Cup semi-final defeat to Everton is proof the better team does not always triumph in a one-off game

Reminder
And while he was still a schoolboy in 1992 when Ferguson's team led the league by a point, with a game in hand and only four left to play, only to lose three on the trot and with it the title to Leeds, it is a reminder plenty can still go wrong.

"I'll only be able to tell you after the final whether we are the best United team or not," said the 30-year-old.

"We haven't won anything this season.

"If we don't win the league and Champions League then we wouldn't be talked about as a successful side, let alone the best one, so we still have a lot to play for," the sturdy defender who has had a fabulous season said.
Next step for United is an Old Trafford encounter with Manchester City in the English Premier League.