"Beginning in goal, Robson had no shortage of strong candidates to consider, with Harry Gregg, Alex Stepney, Edwin van der Sar and David De Gea all worthy of selection. However, the former United skipper chose fellow countryman Peter Schmeichel, the imposing Dane who anchored the club's defence for much of the 1990s."
"One notable omission from the side was Gary Neville, widely viewed by many as an automatic pick at right-back. Robson instead selected Denis Irwin, even though the Irishman was more commonly deployed on the left. Still, he insisted Irwin's versatility and quality meant he was more than capable of operating on the right."
"At centre-back, there was no place for Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic, despite their reputation as perhaps the Premier League's finest defensive pairing. Robson turned instead to Paul McGrath and Jaap Stam."
Bryan Robson, Manchester United's legendary captain from the 1980s into the early 1990s, was asked to construct his ultimate United lineup. Known as 'Captain Marvel,' Robson assembled a formidable team that excluded several prominent players. His goalkeeper choice was Peter Schmeichel, the Danish shot-stopper who dominated United's defence throughout the 1990s. The defensive line featured Denis Irwin at right-back despite his left-sided preference, Paul McGrath and Jaap Stam at centre-back, and Tony Dunne at left-back. Notable omissions included Gary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, and Nemanja Vidic. The squad incorporated four Ballon d'Or winners, creating a team capable of intimidating any opponent.
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