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Man Utd Treble winner Parker: Wan-Bissaka better than Alexander-Arnold

Manchester United Treble winner Paul Parker rates new signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of Liverpool fullback Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Wan-Bissaka, 21, moved to Old Trafford from Crystal Palace in a £50million deal last week.

And Parker, who was an excellent right-back during his time playing for United, believes he will prove to be a better player than Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester City star Kyle Walker.

“I saw Wan-Bissaka play a lot of times last season, both at home and away with Crystal Palace, and I've said constantly that, for me, he's the best right-back in the country," he said.

“People might throw up Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold, but as a full-back, first and foremost in the number two position, you have to be able to defend, and he definitely can defend.

“He's the best full-back in the one against one situation, without a doubt.

“People can get past him, but he's got good pace, he knows when to tackle, he does slide in and he does remind me of Des Walker in the way he defends - long-legged running style, but covers the ground quick."

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