Former Chelsea and Liverpool fullback Glen Johnson rates Rafa Benitez the best manager he played for.

Johnson played for Benitez at Liverpool, while he won titles with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

Asked who was the best manager he played under, the 34-year-old told the Daily Mail: "I would probably say Rafa.

"Obviously every manager is different and they have different traits, pros and cons but overall Rafa was the best.

"He was just so intelligent, he knew how to beat a team, he knew how to set up his team to make them difficult to beat in big games and big situations. He was also a really nice fella."