Manchester United defender Chris Smalling says he feels comfortable alongside Marcos Rojo at the back.
Louis van Gaal has tended to favour a left and right-sided pairing in the middle, which is something Smalling can appreciate.
"I think he likes to have good balance with the left and right footers on either side of the centre-half partnership," Smalling explained to manutd.com. "Over the years, we've not always had a left-footer and, more often than not, you can get away with it. If you have a good touch, you can play with either foot but I can fully understand his point about the balance. Having one right and one left, I can see that.
"I think Jonny is naturally right-footed but has played a lot on the left and I've played on the left as well. It's good to get numbers back as we're very light in defence and he came through the Reserves' games and has been training with us. It's good to see options coming back."
