Aaron Ramsey has admitted he was frustrated about not being played in his favoured central position and says he has spoken to the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger about it on a number of occasions.
The Welshman was played out wide toward the end of the season due to the strength in depth between he and his teammates.
Ramsey has expressed his happiness about being restored to the centre for Wales’ important Euro 2016 qualifier against Belgium in Cardiff next Friday.
“It’s where I play my best football and I’m very happy playing back in the middle for Wales,” said Ramsey, who was talking at an event with Vauxhall, the Wales team sponsor.
The 24 year-old also explained that he believes he can hurt opponents the most from the middle of the park.
“I had a chat with him [Wenger] a few times and he said it was temporary. But I can time my runs into the box better in the centre.
“When you’re wide you’re taught to try and get in at the far post so the ball doesn’t go straight across, but from that central position you can use your instinct where to go.”
Despite being on international duty, Ramsey also discussed the work he is going to have to do in order to get back to his preferred position at Arsenal, but remains confident about winning back his place.
“I know in preseason I’ve got to work my socks off to get back in the centre.
“The manager felt he needed me out wide for the back part of last season and I’ve had an effect on games out there.
“But I’m looking to play in the centre and I’m confident in my ability that I can do that and win my place back there.”
