Ryan Giggs names his Man Utd Fantasy XI with only one current player making the cut

Ryan Giggs spent 24 years at Manchester United

RYAN GIGGS has named his best all-time Manchester United XI.

 

And while the Welshman, who spent 24 years with the Red Devils, is ranked among the very best with many United fans, Giggs hasn't included himself in his selections.

Wayne Rooney remains the only player still playing for United that made Giggs' team.

The 41-year-old made his choices on The Fantasy Football Club which is due to be shown this Friday on Sky Sports 1 (5.30pm).

Peter Schmeichel (Goalkeeper)

Giggs: "It was probably between three goalkeepers - Schmeichel, Neville Southall and Edwin van der Sar. But Peter was at the top of his game when I played with him… he was larger than life, a massive character and a winner."

 

Peter Schmeichel spent eight years at Old Trafford

Gary Neville (Right-back)

Giggs: "The easiest decision in the team. He was England's No 1 for so many years and he was so consistent. His biggest quality was his positional play, he was always in the right position."

Jaap Stam (Centre-back) 

Giggs: "He had everything. He was good in the air, had good feet, was quick, strong and aggressive."

Rio Ferdinand (Centre-back) 

Giggs: "He was a brilliant leader, brilliant in the air and a great defender. He would work well with Stam too."

Denis Irwin (Left-back) 

Giggs: "Another difficult one because I played with two brilliant left backs - Denis Irwin and Patrice Evra. I just go for Denis because he was so consistent and he scored goals from penalties, free-kicks and open play and could also play with both feet."

David Beckham (Right midfield)

Giggs: "The best crosser of the ball I have ever seen. You would make a run and he would put the ball into your path without having to break stride. A brilliant footballer."

 

David Beckham and Gary Neville both played alongside Ryan Giggs

 

Cristiano Ronaldo impressed under Sir Alex Ferguson in the early days of his career

Roy Keane (Centre midfield)

Giggs: "The best captain I played under. A brilliant player who led by example. He would be the first name on my team sheet."

Paul Scholes (Centre midfield)

Giggs: "He could control a game and complemented Keane brilliantly. He was an unbelievable talent."

Cristiano Ronaldo (Left midfield) 

Giggs: "He was a brilliant player. He took a bit of time to settle but then grew into the world's best player and has got stronger and stronger. He can score every type of goal and is just a phenomenal player."

Eric Cantona (Forward)

Giggs: "He had a massive influence on my career as a young player coming into the team. We struck up a good relationship and he ruled Old Trafford for five years. He was an unbelievable talent to play with and watch in games and training."

Wayne Rooney (Forward) 

Giggs: "He has got a bit of everything. He has embraced the role of captaining his country and then being United's captain. He has been so consistent after starting out at such a young age."

 

Giggs says Wayne Rooney has a 'bit of everything'