GIGGS LAUDS KEANE

Last updated : 09 May 2006 By Ed

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"He was a great player in his own right but what set him apart from anyone else is what he got out of those around him and the effect he had on the team as a whole.

"He had this ability to get a little bit more even from the very best players, which made him a truly great captain.

"He is a winner and he led by example. Every time he went out on the pitch he was absolutely desperate to win and more often than not, he achieved it purely because of his presence."