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/ˈmɪd.fiːld/ · noun
(sports) The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs)..
Ferguson, perhaps recalling how United had been comprehensively outfought in the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool last season, opted for a side with a more pragmatic look with Phil Jones moved into a midfield role.
England's win was built on industry and discipline, epitomised by the performances of Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in defence and Scott Parker in midfield.
Use midfield when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Midfield means (sports) The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs)..
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Ferguson, perhaps recalling how United had been comprehensively outfought in the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool last season, opted for a side with a more pragmatic look with Phil Jones moved into a midfield role.
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