Michael Carrick wants to be classed as a midfielder after impressing for Manchester United in defence.
The 33-year-old is highly regarded by manager Louis van Gaal and has been trusted to play as an auxiliary centre-back and has cut an accomplished figure.
"I class myself as a midfielder and probably always will," said Carrick.
'I might have spells at centre-back, as I have over the last few years, but I've played for that long in midfield that I can't class myself as anything other than a midfielder."