Nemanja Vidic Is The Envy Of The Premier League – Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby Charlton, 71, has added his voice to the growing contingent readily offering commendation to Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic, and has singled out some areas of his game for specific tributes.

The Serbian has begun to accumulate a number of in-house end-of-season awards and remains a front-running candidate to claim further accolades due to his sturdy and consistent season.

"It’s normally the glamour players who get these prizes, but Nemanja deserves this," Charlton explained to the club's official website.

"He has been such an influence. He is the envy of the whole league and he has been a brilliant, brilliant player for us."

Sir Bobby continued by examining the areas of Vidic's game that helps separate the Serbian international from other defenders.

"Nemanja is unbelievable in the air,” Charlton said. “He wins absolutely everything. He is so powerful and brave, and he has a fantastic leap to get above the strikers. And he also comes up for set-pieces and scores goals.

"As a defender he makes the full-backs, the goalkeeper and the midfielders in front of him all feel secure. He is a player you can depend on and put your trust in, and that’s important.

"I like that he doesn’t try to do too much, he sticks to his task of defending, and does that job very well.

"It’s hard for me to imagine that Manchester United would be congratulated and lauded for our defensive capabilities. We’re not supposed to be defensive!

"But alongside Rio Ferdinand or young Jonny Evans, Nemanja has dominated our area this season, and you also have to give credit to Edwin van der Sar and his other colleagues in defence," the World Cup winning striker concluded.

Alan Dawson, Goal.com