According to the official website of Manchester United, in a ballot with the theme of "the greatest English player in the history of the club", Sir Bobby Charlton won the most votes and was selected by fans as the greatest British player in the history of Manchester United.
The results show that Sir Charlton received 35% of the vote, and Rooney and Scholes ranked second and third.
The 82-year-old Sir Charlton's career is legendary, starting his football career as an amateur in 1953 and helping United win the tournament for the first time in the 1968 European Champions League final.
As an attacking midfielder, Sir Charlton made 758 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 249 goals, both of which were overtaken by Giggs and Wayne Rooney after a long period of time.
Specific voting results:
Sir Charlton: 35%
Rooney: 26%
Scholes: 14%
Beckham: 12%
Duncan Edwards: 6%
Brian Robson: 5%
Ferdinand: 1%
Neville: 1%
"He won the Ballon d'Or, the World Cup and the European Championship. These feats alone set him apart from the rest of United's British players. For me, Sir Bobby is the greatest English player. Some fans said this when commenting on Sir Charles.
Many Manchester United players or players who have played for Manchester United have also supported Charlton's election.
"It's hard to make a choice, but I'm going to choose Bobby Charlton." Wes Brown said. "Because of everything he's ever done in the past, it's clear that I learned that through videotape. Everything he does – not just for the club, but for the country – will make me choose Bobby, he's definitely a top guy. ”
Danny Weber agreed: "When I was a kid, my boss introduced me to him and Matt Busby, and I remember feeling awestruck. For me, Sir Bobby is an absolute legend. (End)