Manchester City fullback Pablo Zabaleta sees Micah Richards' future at centre-half - for club and country.

Richards was outstanding in victory over Sunderland.

"I think Micah is a fantastic player and he deserves to be in the national team," said team mate Zabaleta. "Micah came back to the team, he was very solid at the back. He is young, he is strong and he can give to England what he gives to Manchester City. He can play either centre back or right back.

"Terry's not in the international team any more so maybe that is a good chance for him to get into the England team again."