The former Manchester United and Irish captain was on ITV on Thursday night covering the England vs Hungary and when asked about Ronaldo against Ireland on Wednesday night he couldn’t but help praise his former teammate.
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“Brilliant, it is amazing. Even last night, Ireland put on a great display, a good show, Ronaldo looked off it, missed a penalty but we just seen what he’s about getting in the box end product, two brilliant headers.
“First one very, very brave then the second one great movement the accuracy of the header, how many times can I say it?
“The man’s a genius, I’m sick of saying it.
“I was surprised when it all happened [Ronaldo move to Man Utd] there was talk he was going to City and to be back at Man United and I know some will doubt it but we seen last night, he’s a different player to when he left, his football intelligence was fantastic last night.
“Great for the league, United needed a lift, can’t wait to see him again back at United.”