Manchester United legend Gary Neville insists Denis Irwin is the best full-back in Premier League history.
The former Manchester United and England right-back made the claim on Twitter while interacting with a fan.
Irwin is adored by United fans for his consistent performances in a Red shirt, winning seven Premier League titles during his 12-years at the club.
Considering the former Republic of Ireland international was a full-back, it was impressive to see him find the net on a number of occasions from free-kicks and penalties. You could argue that Irwin was a full-back ahead of his time.
Neville’s initial tweet referenced the recent batch of nominees for the Premier League Hall of Fame, including Neville, as per Sky Sports.
In response, one fan replied: “Denis Irwin is criminally underrated, best full back since the Premier League began Gary or are we seeing this through red tinted glasses? I don’t think we are though.”
Neville wrote back: “Agree! Denis is the best full back in PL history! Fact”
Agree! Denis is the best full back in PL history! Fact https://t.co/goMvM3GUY5
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 30, 2023
I can’t think of a better full-back from the Premier League era than Irwin. Can you? Let us know in the comments section.
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