Rio Ferdinand & Patrice Evra hail work-rate of Manchester United team-mate Park Ji-Sung

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Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra have both lavished praise on fellow Manchester United team-mate Park Ji-Sung, hailing the South Korean’s work-rate.

The England international believes that the performances put in by the midfielder prove that he is an “unsung hero” at the club, having featured regularly during United’s title-winning campaign despite injury and his appearance at the Asian Cup.

According to Sky Sports, Ferdinand said: “The lads in the changing room sometimes sit and laugh at the amount of work Ji gets through, because it’s just ridiculous.

“We just want to know what he eats pre-match and at home. He must have a different diet to all of us because the way he runs and the energy he’s got is phenomenal.

“It’s great to see and have as a part of your team. He’s definitely an unsung hero.”

Evra said: “Ji’s unbelievable.

“I was just laughing when I was watching the Chelsea game when he was running, because it was unbelievable.

“But seriously, I think Ji is an example to every player. He runs for everyone. Sometimes if I’m tired I know I’ll be okay because Ji will run for me.

“I think he’s one of the most important players in the team because he doesn’t stop running, he can run all day.

“It’s funny because when we reached the final, some fan said, ‘Yeah, we’re going to win against Barcelona because Ji is going to run all day with Messi.’

“I made some joke with Ji in the dressing room afterwards, saying, ‘People now think you’re a defender.”