Paul Scharner admits position troubles

Austrian international Paul Scharner believes that his desire to play in central defence was one of the main reasons for his departing West Bromwich Albion.

The 32-year-old was not offered a new contract by the Baggies at the end of the season, and he has suggested that disagreements over his best position played a factor in his departure.

"The rest of the world outside of England still regards me as a centre-half and it's where I've played the last two games for Austria," he told Press Association Sport.

"I want to play at centre-half, told West Brom of my intentions and that contributed to the club's decision [not to offer a new contract]."

Scharner is currently a free agent.