Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne is delighted with the arrival of former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.
Centre-back Dunne reckons Villa's first signing of the summer will "keep the defenders on their toes" as well as producing superb saves.
"I think that over the years he's been one of the best goalkeepers in the league," Dunne told Villa's website.
"He's probably the best shot stopper around, and I think that as a goalkeeper he'll really help us.
"He's always talking, encouraging people, telling them where to be watching, what to be doing and he keeps defenders on his toes. I think he'll be good.
"I don't think there's anyone better than Shay. We've been international team mates for about 10 years now, he's been outstanding.
"I can't remember him ever having a bad game. He's a professional, always working hard to be at the top of his game, he's always fit.
"He's always first out on the training field, he's a goalkeeper who likes to get involved in training.
"You get a lot of goalies who like to sit out as they get closer to games, but Shay always wants to be involved - he'll attempt to save every shot that's thrown at him.
"He's a good professional to have around the ground, and like I say I don't think there's many better than him in the world."
