Wes Daly is happy to be centre of attention as AFC Wimbledon's promotion tilt gathers pace.

Since manager Dave Anderson switched to a 4-3-3 system just after the turn of the year, Daly has been a revelation at the heart of the Dons midfield, which has coincided with a 10-game unbeaten run.

Daly has been employed in every position across the midfield this campaign but admits it is in the middle of the park that he feels most comfortable.

He said: "My preferred position is centre midfield but I will play wherever I am told.

"I feel I have been playing better of late because I have been given that central role.

"But, if the boss asks me to play somewhere different, then I will.

"I love having that responsibility; a lot goes through me in midfield but I feel I am up to it.

"I have been playing in that role since I was young and that is how I have learnt to play football - to try to dictate things as much as I can."

The former QPR midfielder has become a fixture in the midfield three, together with Luke Garrard, but the diminutive Daly insists he does not mind who he plays with, and has heralded Anderson's decision to revert to 4-3-3.

"I enjoy playing with all our midfield players. Luke and I are the ones who seem to be playing at the moment but that can change," Daly said.

"Everyone works for each other and we do what we have to do.

"I think playing three instead of four in the middle of the park works well.

"Since we have switched to this formation, we have been playing better.

"It gives us more attacking options and creates space for us to get on the ball."

Anderson has been delighted with Daly's contribution.

"He is an important player for us, no matter what position he plays in," he said.

"He has been back on his game in recent weeks after a dip in form earlier in the season. He is a very intelligent player and that, together with his passing and work rate, makes him very important."

* AFC Wimbledon's appeal against the 18-point deduction for fielding Jermaine Darlington without international clearance will be heard by the FA on Monday, March 26.

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