Brown is the best in the country
Wes Brown has been hailed as the “best natural defender in the country” by manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Manchester United defender has stepped in for the injured Rio Ferdinand and has formed a solid partnership with Nemanja Vidic.
“I must say that Nemanja Vidic and Wes Brown have been absolutely fantastic in recent games,” said Ferguson.
“It just reminds you that when Wes Brown is fit, he is the best natural defender in the country. He’s a fantastic defender.
“So is Vidic and their partnership has been fantastic. I’m really pleased about that and that gives you a solid base that you need when you go away from home to places like Portsmouth.”
Ferguson also praised the way Brown has repeatedly come back from injuries.
“You’ve got to pay tribute to the lad,” said the United manager. “He keeps coming back from the serious injuries he’s had in his career.
“He’s had two cruciates, a broken ankle, calf injuries and things like that. Last season he had a very staggered season in terms of interruptions to his consistency.
“But the previous season he was our most consistent defender, the year we won the European Cup in Moscow.
“So now he’s fit again and looking fantastic. He gets better all the time.
“He’s 30 now and I keep thinking he’s only 22 or 23. He’s got such a young approach to life. He’s done well, the lad.”
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