Chris Smalling says Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been their best player this season.
Vidic has been outstanding in his first season as club skipper.
"Vidic has had the biggest impact this season on us," said Smalling. "That is why we have been so solid at the back so to have the chance to play with him is a massive boost for me.
"He is one of the world's best central defenders so to get the chance to learn my trade next to him is invaluable.
"He is always talking to me, which makes my job a lot easier when I step into the team.
"His partnership with Rio Ferdinand is something I admired from afar so that chance to train with them each day and interact with them allows me to pick up bits and pieces of information, which is a real bonus."
"It is a big step for me. I am still improving but am trying to learn from all those experiences and kick on."
