Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has spoken about the best characters he encountered during his playing days.

Kompany is a Manchester City legend, having captained the Citizens to several Premier League titles and other domestic trophies.

Kompany, who secured promotion to the Premier League with Burnley last season, singled out former City keeper Joe Hart for praise.

Speaking to the Overlap, Kompany explained: "As a personality for the team, Joe Hart was the best character.

“I saw his development – he went from being the dressing room clown to being the positive energy and motivator to being a real leader.

"I don't think people remember how big it was in those first two titles we had, and in those first years where Manchester City were doing well.

“He was unbelievable – he was unlucky that the game changed, right at the moment where he was going into his prime."