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"He was particularly important to developing my game as a defender. He is one of the best coaches I’ve ever come across from a defensive point of view".

"This club needs to be back at Europe’s top table. Maybe we took it for granted a little under Rafa (Benítez). We won the Champions League, we got to another final and we consistently made quarters and semis".

"I’ve got to give Rafa Benítez massive credit because he put me back to my position in the middle and that took me on to the next level"