The goalkeeping legend has praised the Real Madrid
skipper for his enduring quality since making his debut for the club as a
teenager
Former Manchester United 'keeper Edwin van der Sar has
hailed the achievements of Iker Casillas.
The Spain star has been sidelined since fracturing his
thumb during the Copa del Rey clash with Valencia on January 20, but has been
named in Real Madrid's travelling party for the second leg of their last 16
Champions League clash at Old Trafford.
Prior to his injury, Casillas had lost his place in the
Blancos line-up amid rumours of a bust-up with coach Jose Mourinho.
But Van der Sar has moved to heap praise on the
31-year-old and hail his impact for both club and country since making his
debut back in 1999.
"What can we say about Casillas? He is 31-years-old
and has won everything," he told reporters.
"I think he started playing for the first team of
Real Madrid at the age of 17 or 18 , that says everything.
"He has been wonderful for all this time for both
Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.
"I do not know him personally, but I see him, I read
his interviews, and I've never heard anything bad about him. He's a great
captain for Real Madrid and for Spain."
Los Blancos face Sir Alex Ferguson's men on Tuesday, with
the game tied at 1-1 after the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu
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