Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand would be a star in midfield.

"Rio is really very quick," said Redknapp.

He is lightning quick. There can't be too many quicker than him in the country.

"I played him in central midfield at West Ham one day against Vinnie Jones and he murdered Vinnie - running with the ball, shuffling it from foot to foot.

"He could play in midfield now and he'd be amazing, he's got that much ability. ''