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Valencia best right-back in the world, says Herrera

Antonio Valencia is one of the best right-backs in world football, according to his Manchester United team-mate Ander Herrera.

Ander Herrera has declared Manchester United's Antonio Valencia the world's best right-back, claiming that the Ecuadorian is as good as Juventus defender Dani Alves.

Valencia - who was brought to United by Alex Ferguson in 2009 - has been given a new lease of life at Old Trafford since Jose Mourinho took over as manager, carrying over his fine pre-season form into the Premier League campaign.

And Herrera has no doubts that the 31-year-old is now one of the club's most important players, adding that he believes something special is taking place at Old Trafford.