United legend Denis Irwin has praised the performances of Patrice
Evra this season, who he believes is showing signs of becoming a
more complete player.
Evra's well-documented slow start to his United career in the
second half of the 2005/06 campaign was followed by an outstanding
contribution to the Reds title triumph last term.
The 26-year-old Frenchman has again proved this term why he is Sir
Alex Fergusons first-choice for the position, and Irwin, who made
the left-back spot his own during 529 appearances for the Reds in
the nineties, has been hugely impressed with the defenders start
to the new season.
"Evra has looked very good this season," he said at a fans Q&A
session at Old Trafford.
"I must admit I was a bit worried when he first came in, he added.
I always thought Heinze was a better defensive player, but Evra
did look good going forward. I thought that if you could have
merged the two of them then you'd have the perfect full-back.
"It was a tough start for Patrice and everyone remembers his debut
against City. But last year you could see him getting better and
better all the time, and I'm very impressed with his all-round game
now."