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Everton fullback Hibbert: Gravesen had more ability than Rooney

Everton fullback Tony Hibbert rates Thomas Gravesen as the best player he played with.

Hibbert yesterday celebrated ten years as a senior Everton player.

He told the Daily Express: "People will think Wayne Rooney was the most talented I've played with - and he could pull a volley out of nothing and put it in the top corner from 40 yards like he did against Arsenal.

"But ability-wise, Thomas Gravesen was the best. For passing and skills, he was different class."

Gravesen left for Real Madrid, while Rooney was famously sold to Manchester United.

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