Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand feels former teammate Gary Neville has found his "niche" as a TV pundit.

Neville has impressed in the Sky studio this season.

Ferdinand told manutd.com: "Gary's found his niche. Finally he's found somewhere where he's allowed to talk as much as wants. I can't believe people actually pay him to do it. We would have paid money to shut him up! Seriously, though, Gary talks a lot of sense.

"There are hundreds of people out there who have played the game to a similar level, but how many of them are as honest as Gary, or can put their points across as concisely as he does? He's doing a top job. We're all pleased for him."