BEST IN THE WORLD

Last updated : 29 November 2002 By Editor
Useless ex-Mickey Gary Gillespie:

"Big Ruud could be a real threat at Anfield. Not only is he a proven goal scorer he is also a very big, strong lad.

"He is a handful for every defender up against him. His awareness is superb and he makes some very clever runs.

"His finishing speaks for itself but you also have to admire his general play. He puts himself about and can mix it with the best.

"Hyypia, in my view, has been Liverpool's most consistent player for the last three years and he is ideally suited for such a contest with a striker who is clearly in form.

"It promises to be a typical clash, decided no doubt by a turn of brilliance or a glaring mistake. Whatever happens Liverpool have got to be on their guard against van Nistelrooy."

And Mr Goddle joins the chorus:

"Those three are the best in the world. Spain have got some great strikers but we are blessed with Owen, Henry and van Nistelrooy who have all got fantastic ability.

"Those players can be the difference between their teams winning or getting a draw.

"My Tottenham team experienced it at Anfield when Owen was Liverpool's matchwinner late on, while we witnessed it in Europe this week when van Nistelrooy turned around United's game on his own and Henry stole the show for Arsenal.

"At the moment they are firing on all cylinders and it is good for the Premiership to have those players setting the standard for the rest of Europe."