Mata names a legendary Man Utd XI, with current team-mates left out.
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata told Sky Sports his dream Red Devils XI, with club legends like Ryan Giggs, but no room for current team-mate Wayne Rooney…
GK: Peter Schmeichel
One of the best ever goalkeepers to play in this country, it’s no surprise to see United legend Peter Schmeichel in goal in this XI.
DC: Rio Ferdinand
A world class centre-back for many years, Rio Ferdinand is another obvious choice for Mata in this dream XI.
DC: Nemanja Vidic
Superb alongside Ferdinand in defence, Nemanja Vidic was a real leader and big-game player for the Red Devils.
DC: Patrice Evra
Part of a back three here, Patrice Evra was a superb all-rounder at left-back and up there with United’s best in the modern era.
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MC: Paul Scholes
A playmaker Mata would do well to copy, Paul Scholes is one of the best midfielders of the Premier League era and a true United great.
MC: Bobby Charlton
Widely regarded as perhaps United’s greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton is an all-round legend of the English game.
MR: David Beckham
A world star after breaking through at United, David Beckham is still a slightly surprising choice by Mata, as many feel he was slightly overrated.
ML: Ryan Giggs
One of United’s best-ever players, Ryan Giggs played on past his 40th birthday and truly gave outstanding service in a long career for the Red Devils.
FR: Cristiano Ronaldo
He may have found his very best form since leaving United for Real Madrid, but it all started at Old Trafford for Cristiano Ronaldo, and he is undoubtedly one of their best players of recent years.
FL: George Best
Another all-time great still fondly remembered by United fans, George Best makes it into Mata’s dream XI.
FC: Eric Cantona
A charismatic and skillful forward who changed things forever when he moved to United, Eric Cantona would make most fans’ dream XIs and is also picked up front by Mata, ahead of current team-mate Wayne Rooney.
