Red Devils' legend Dennis Irwin applauded Welsh wizard Ryan Giggs for all that he has done at Manchester United.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Irin hailed Giggs for the way he has changed his game and style as age catches up with him.

Irwin said: As United's left-back, I played behind Ryan for years and right from the beginning what was great for me was that he wasn't frightened of nor did he shirk his defensive duties.

"That is not often the case with your typical out-and-out winger."

On Giggs' changing his game to suit his age, Irwin was quick to laud praise on the record-breaking winger.

"Ryan has had to re-invent himself,

"I wouldn't say his legs have gone but it is a more athletic game these days and there are plenty of players around who can now match his speed.

"When that time arrives, you have to do something else to keep going. Ryan has, and always had, a footballing brain.

"He's intelligent and knows exactly how to move into spaces. It is those areas that are a nightmare for defenders as you just don't know how to pick him up.

"It's as difficult to handle that as it was attempting to stop him when he was bearing down on you on the wing. He'll be enjoying this new role. Life changes and you have to adapt.

"When you get older as a player, there is a tendency to start worrying about your future and worrying about other people taking your place. But outwardly, that doesn't seem to have bothered Ryan, if it has even come into his head at all."

Irwin was an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad in the 90s'.