Manchester United legend Denis Irwin has paid tribute to Ryan Giggs after his retirement.
Irwin played behind the veteran midfielder on the left flank during the 1990s and early 2000s.
"I suppose all good things come to an end, but what an unbelievable player he has been for Manchester United," Irwin told MUTV. "The way he's done it as well is testament to himself. Someone called him a 'freak of nature' at one point - he's been an unbelievable player, and certainly a legend."
Irwin was replaced by Giggs against Everton in March 1991 as the latter made his Reds debut, and believes the new Old Trafford no.2 is among the best he has ever played with.
"I was fortunate enough to play with Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Bryan Robson - all fantastic players," he added. "Ruud van Nistelrooy, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes - unbelievable talents, but Ryan is right up there with them.
"He was a fantastic player to have in front of you because you knew he would help you out with your defensive duties as well. He wasn't afraid to do the dirty side of football, to track back and make tackles and work off the ball. He came into the game as an out-and-out winger who could take players on, but later in his career he has been able to play in midfield, off the front, and even had a couple of spells at left-back. He could play anywhere, he was that talented."
