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Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson clarifies 'four world-class players' comments

Sir Alex Ferguson has clarified comments he made last month, when he stated he had only coached four 'world-class' players during his near 27-year stint in the Old Trafford dugout.

The Manchester United great named Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Cristiano Ronaldo as the quartet, sparking furious debate from United fans and the wider football-watching public alike.

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