Ex-Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has heaped praise on former teammate Ryan Giggs after he was awarded as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on the weekend.

The current Ipswich Town manager gave credit to the fact Giggs is still playing at such a high standard and lauded him for being 'streetwise' and having unchallenged professionalism.

"Ryan is streetwise and very clever. It's a credit that he's pulling the strings at United at the age of 36," said Keane.

"Ryan is so professional. He's always on time for training and has a terrific attitude.

"I look back on my playing career and the plusses are not necessarily the medals, but the people you meet. I was privileged to be involved for so long with someone like Giggsy."