Manchester United legend Andy Cole says Sir Alex Ferguson is the best manager in the game.

Former Old Trafford striker Cole reckons Ferguson sets the benchmark for domestic managers.

"He is the best. Every now and then he loses his temper but that happens in any line of work," Cole told PA Sport.

"He is very fair and you can always sit down and talk with him. He is not dismissive that way.

"The way he produces teams year on year capable of challenging for major honours is fantastic. No doubt he will go down as the best manager Great Britain has ever seen."