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ALEX FERGUSON hailed Ryan Giggs as Britain's best player of all time ahead of the star's 900th Manchester United game. Legend Giggs is already the club's record appearance holder and most decorated player. Now boss Ferguson believes the United hero's incredible longevity means he should be regarded as the best player produced on these shores. He said: "I would say that from my personal view. "I don't say everyone will agree with me as we all have favourites. But, playing in the Premier League as long as he has, I don't think another player will do it." Ferguson loves his red wine and, like his favourite tipple, he believes Giggs, 38, has got better with age. That is why he has signed the player for a staggering 23rd season. Few could have believed that would happen on the day of the 2008 Champions League final when Giggs beat Sir Bobby Charlton's appearance record. Ferguson added: "It's amazing, thinking about that night in Moscow � you are talking about more than 100 games on. It's phenomenal and he keeps defying his age. This season he's been just the same as he was in Moscow." Giggs was known for his runs down the wing but his game has evolved. Ferguson said: "Today it's a different Giggs. He's changed his position a few times to more central, that's created a different aspect to his game. He's still got the same change of pace and wonderful balance but he's not as quick as 10 years ago." Giggs is hoping to shake off a slight niggle to reach another milestone in tonight's Europa League last 32 second leg against Ajax. Tom Cleverley is a certain starter for the first time since October, when he suffered an ankle injury. The 22-year-old midfielder had an hour against Ajax in the first leg last week and Ferguson is delighted to have him back. He said: "He is a very clever footballer. He has got a quick brain in terms of appreciation of passing. "He gives us more ammunition in midfield which a few months ago everyone was starting to worry about. "But with Scholes, Giggs and Carrick, whose form has been fantastic, and Anderson now back in training for the first time we have some good options now." Cleverley is set to be named in Stuart Pearce's England squad today for next week's international, after the caretaker boss checked his fitness.