Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart paid tribute to new Aston Villa signing Shay Given after penning a new contract.
Hart joined City from Shrewsbury for £600,000 in 2006 and has also taken over the position as England first-choice goalkeeper.
He set a new club record for clean sheets last season, and has paid tribute to Given's influence - the Republic of Ireland stopper has now moved to Aston Villa.
Hart added: "When I signed from Shrewsbury it was always my aim to become the number one here and I was prepared to do anything to achieve that, including going out on loan a few times to prove my worth.
"Shay's influence on me has been massive and being able to work alongside him has brought my game on tremendously.
"I've lost a close friend and a fantastic team-mate but I'll keep in touch and talk with him on a regular basis."
