It's not often that Roy Keane is full of praise for anyone, but on a rare occasion he was for former teammate Eric Cantona - who he clearly has a lot of love for.
The Manchester United icon lauded the Frenchman's impact at the club, both on and off the pitch, revealing he was also 'really, really good on a night out' - which should really be a surprise to nobody...
In five seasons at the club, Cantona established himself as one of the club's greatest ever players having helped them win four Premier League titles and two FA Cups.
Whilst he arrived in controversial circumstances, having been signed from fierce rivals Leeds United in 1992, he certainly made his mark at the club that saw him become a fan favourite and all-time great.
Keane, speaking on Sky Sports, revealed what the Maverick striker was like to be around on the training pitch, on match days and at social gatherings.
And, despite being the face of French beer Kronenbourg 1664 for years, it appears Cantona actually has a finer beverage of choice - champagne.
Which, again, should really surprise nobody.
"Football, going back, the game is about characters and personalities, and Eric was up there with the best," the former Red Devils captain said.
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"But he also produced, he produced on a match day. A lot of clubs can have mavericks, but they don't turn up at the weekend, they're kind of lads during the week.
"But Eric turned up on a Saturday and done the business and, particularly at my time in the club, he scored so many big goals in big games.
"And ultimately that's what its about and I think that's why the fans love him as well.
"He was a brilliant personality in the dressing room, when you're travelling with him, good guy, classy guy and really, really good on a night out.
"I'm surprised we saw him drinking a pint because when we used to go out it was always champagne and he obviously made a few bob at his time at United.
"But a really, really top guy."
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