There is no better tribute than to be told you would be the only name guaranteed to appear in Alex Ferguson's best ever United XI.

The man himself admitted that former Ireland full back Denis Irwin is the only player that would be guaranteed a spot among all the players he has ever managed at Man United.

It is over a decade since Irwin left the Reds, so here are a few moments to remind us all of his talents...

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