Dwight Yorke's career seemed to be on a downward spiral when he moved to Australia and joined Sydney after difficult spells at Birmingham and Blackburn.
But now at 34, he is smiling again and living the dream as captain of unsung Trinidad and Tobago. Yorke is relishing his new position as a free-roaming midfielder and is ready to face England on Thursday after Trinidad's gritty 0-0 draw against Sweden.
"I have been known throughout my career as a striker but now I feel I can contribute to any team with a role in the middle of the park," he said.
"I have learned the game - I have been around quite a long time - and managed to play alongside some great midfielders.
"Leo Beenhakker has given me that great confidence and belief in myself and my ability to go out and perform.
"He told me I have the brain to play the game that way and I am enjoying every moment."
Trinidad were expected to be the whipping boys of Group B but dug in to snatch a point despite having Avery John sent off a minute into the second half.
In fact substitute Cornell Glen almost scored the winner, only for his effort to come back off the bar.
Yorke was thrilled at the way the team raised their game.
He said: "I was blessed to be in a great Manchester United team in a historical moment for the club. But what we achieved as a country against Sweden is absolutely tremendous."
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