According to French World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit, former Manchester United full-back Denis Irwin deserves to be mentioned alongside the likes of Ashley Cole as one of the greatest full-backs of the Premier League era. Despite racking up an impressive trophy haul with United, Irwin is often overlooked in discussions about the best full-backs of his time.
Petit believes that Irwin’s contributions were often underestimated during his career. He remembers Irwin as a great player, who was both aggressive and a good tactician. Irwin was also mentally strong and had a talent for set pieces, having scored numerous free kicks for both his country and club. Petit believes that Irwin’s skills were underrated, and he should be remembered alongside other greats like Ashley Cole. Continue reading Ashley Cole and Denis Irwin Rate Each Other as World Cup Winners