Approaching his 69th birthday, Ferguson has received deserved plaudits from across the game for his phenomenal 24 years in the Old Trafford hot seat.
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With 11 Premier League titles and two European Cups among a glittering array of trophies, Ferguson’s place in the pantheon of great managers is assured.
Capello is also high on the list for his work in Serie A and at Real Madrid.
But the England boss claimed Ferguson fully deserves to be recognised as the very best of the bunch.
“In the history of football, the best manager is Sir Alex,” Capello said.
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“I wish him another 20 years of management at the top level.”