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Evra best left back I've faced, claims Bolton's Lee

Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong faced Patrice Evra at the weekend and was left in no doubt the Manchester United full back is the best he has faced in his career. The Trotters went down 2-1 to the champions at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Lee unable to make an impact and subsequently being subbed in the second-half.

"I have never come across a defender like Evra. He is very difficult to deal with both in attack and in defence," the 21 year old told Korean media.

"He's a truly great player. He's so good in so many aspects of the game and I'm clearly not at that level yet.

"I have to think harder and increase my concentration when facing a player like him. I hope to be involved more in situations like this so I can improve as a player

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