May 7, 2008 5:36 PM

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Ronaldo's Supremacy Undisputed

Wes Brown is adamant that his Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world and is just glad not to be playing against him.

40-goal man Ronaldo has had another phenomenal season for the Red Devils, which has recently been acknowledged by the Portugal winger receiving both of English football's most prestigious individual awards for the second straight time.

"Without a shadow of a doubt he's the best player in the world at the moment," declared the United defender.

"He's taken his game to a different level and I'm sure he'll get more goals this season. I'm just glad he's on our side.

"Even for his team-mates, it's exciting to watch him when he gets on the ball because you know there's a chance something's going to happen, whether it's him setting up a goal or scoring one. He's capable of producing something out of nothing."

Brown, 28, then drew attention to the fact that United also boast one of their best ever defenses, which he somewhat surprisingly has become a fundamental component of.

"The back-line this year is one of the most solid defences I've been part of. As a back five we've played a lot of games together and when you do that you form an understanding, not just between yourselves, but with the midfield lads as well.

"Individually we've done well, and as a group we've helped each other and that's shown in our results.

"I've had great times here in terms of winning trophies and playing in big games, but I've also had bad times with injuries," he added. "I've been lucky enough to win a lot of medals and hopefully that will continue this season and beyond.

"The 1998/99 season seems like such a long time ago, too. It was my first main season in the first team and it was amazing to be a part of such an achievement.

"If we could achieve something like that again during my time here, it would just be unbelievable."

At the start of the season, Brown was expected to deputise for absent colleagues but has surpassed that modest expectation, with 50 games to his credit this campaign.

"For me, this season, it's been amazing to be playing," the England defender continued.

"I've not been injured and I've been getting games under my belt and getting used to playing week in, week out. It has been great to play so many matches and I think I've done okay.

"It was only really because Gary got injured that I've been a regular this season, but playing every game helps you improve and gives you more confidence - I've definitely discovered that this season."