Last Updated: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:51
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has called on England coach Fabio Capello to take Ledley King to the World Cup.
King is unable to play two games in quick succession as he suffers from chronic knee problems but Redknapp still believes he would be an asset out in South Africa in case Rio Ferdinand or John Terry get injured.
"You'd take him to the World Cup all day long, he's that good," Redknapp said. "He's special, that's why when he's fit I play him.
"He's desperate to play for England and he'd love to go to the World Cup. I think he could go, if you need him he's there. If you lose Terry or you lose Rio, you know he's going to come in and do a job for you.
"He'd be available; you're not going to weaken your team. If you're in a semi-final and you have a suspension you can bring him in, he's a fantastic player."