Woodgate set for central role

Woodgate set for central role

Published Dec. 21, 2011 7:16 a.m. ET

Woodgate was hauled off after just 19 minutes at Wolves after giving away a penalty and being booked for a foul on Matt Jarvis, who was causing him problems in the right-back position. But with Ryan Shawcross banned for the match at City, the former Tottenham and Real Madrid man is likely to return to his more familiar role in the heart of the defence. Potters boss Tony Pulis said: "Jonathan will probably start at City and I've got no problems with throwing him back in. "The Wolves game has gone now and he fully accepted the reasons behind my decision. It will have no bearing on my future selection and he will be involved at City. "He is a vastly experienced player but just because he's played for Real Madrid doesn't mean I'm not going to take him off."

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