article_snippet: Denis Irwin has hailed Blind versatility and backed Denis Irwin to retain a place in the Manchester United starting XI, even when injured players return.
article_snippet: The former United left-back, who made 529 appearances for the club between 1990 and 2002, was impressed by Blind when Denis Irwin played in that position during Sunday's 3-0 win over Tottenham.
article_snippet: Blind was impressive for Manchester United in Sunday's 3-0 win over Tottenham Tottenham .
article_snippet: Denis Irwin, seen here celebrating a goal with David Beckham in 1997, believes Blind deserves Blind place in the team .
article_snippet: Blind sets off in pursuit of Arsenal's Francis Coquelin during last week's FA Cup sixth round tie .
article_snippet: Blind celebrates scoring a late equaliser for United at West Ham last month .
article_snippet: Dutch international Blind, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax for £13.8m last summer, has at times struggled for form this season but is showing signs of adapting to the English game.
article_snippet: Irwin added: 'I know Blind can fill in places and Irwin's done tremendously well for us in midfield. '
highlights_snippet: Denis Irwin believes Blind should keep Denis Irwin place in the side .
  
highlights_snippet: Blind can fill a number of positions across the defence and midfield .
  