Louis Saha is as good as any striker in the world, according to
Reds' skipper Gary Neville.
The French striker fired a superb winner during United's Champions
League trip to Benfica on Tuesday, taking his tally for the
competition to three goals in two games following his brace against
Celtic.
Neville paid tribute to Saha's attacking prowess afterwards and
believes he ranks alongside the top strikers in world
football.
"Up there on his own Louis's as good as anybody, there's no doubt
about that," he told MUTV. "United fans and defenders know better
than most how good he is from when he used to play against us for
Fulham.
"He's an extremely difficult player to play against. A real handful
who's very quick and skilful, and his goal against Benfica was
fantastic.
"He's done really well this season but to be honest he's been
brilliant for us since last Christmas."
Saha's European goals so far this term have helped United move top
of Group F.
Despite riding their luck somewhat in the first half in Lisbon,
United's patient play resulted in their first European away win in
nine games.
"It's a big result," declared Neville afterwards. "We dug in. We've
come to learn that when you're away in Europe, you're not always
going to play fantastic football.
"Playing teams on their home patch is not easy and we saw that in
the first half. They had lots of possession and pushed us back onto
the edge of our own box. But we hung in there, dug in and made our
counter-attacks pay in the second half. That's the most pleasing
thing.
"We knew our chances would come and the game would open up," added
the United captain. "And with Louis, Ronaldo and Rooney you've got
three players who can win you the game."
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