Henson believes he needs a full game in his preferred position of inside centre to stand a chance of featuring against England at the Millennium Stadium.

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Meireles was employed on the right of midfield as opposed to his more preferred central position and it was apparent he looked uncertain.

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At regional level, Roberts' route to his preferred full-back position is blocked by former All Black Ben Blair.

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Babel was playing in his preferred striker role as opposed to his normal position on the wing under former Reds manager Rafael Benitez and took advantage of a rare chance which came his way.

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By and large, these have taken the form of editorials, columns and op.ed. articles sharing a common theme: Halperin has been unfairly portrayed "smeared" is the preferred term by his critics as unfit for this senior Pentagon position through distortions of his past writings and recommendations.

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By and large, these have taken the form of editorials, columns and op.ed. articles sharing a common theme: Halperin has been unfairly portrayed -- "smeared" is the preferred term -- by his critics as unfit for this senior Pentagon position through distortions of his past writings and recommendations.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy