Rio Ferdinand has insisted that he has no regrets about joining Queens Park Rangers in the summer, despite being left on the bench in recent weeks.

The former England international defender made the move to Loftus Road in July after bringing to an end his 12-year stint at Manchester United.

However, Ferdinand has experienced a frustrating campaign to date having suffered from fitness and disciplinary issues, having been handed a three-match ban by the Football Association due to comments made on Twitter.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: "No footballer worth his salt likes sitting on the bench. So I would be lying if I said I'm perfectly OK about being left out of the QPR team recently.

"When you have enjoyed all the success of being at a club as big as Manchester United for more than a decade, there is no hiding the fact that my current circumstances are a bit of a comedown. But do not make the mistake of thinking I have any regrets about my move to Loftus Road - because I don't.

"I knew what I was getting myself into and knew I'd be at a club where you would mostly spend your time looking up at teams rather than down at those below you. And I was well aware that I probably wouldn't play every game. I'm realistic that, at the age of 36, that was never going to happen."

Ferdinand has made seven appearances for the Hoops this season in the Premier League.