I'm 21, and will only name players from my life time.
As a young'un, it was all about the goals for me, and so players like Cole and Yorke i loved. I didn't fully understand the mechanics of the game so naturally i idolised our strikers. Ruud was a big part of my life in school as well, he was a machine! Every game i got to watch the man found the back of the net...
Scholes and Giggs, for their ability, patriotism and service.
But i can happily say, Rooney. He is not just a target for the midfield. He is the midfield, he is a striker, he can score, his vision and ability are amazing.
I'm not sure how our former greats would fair in the game of today, so i wont even start. But from my generation, as an all round player, Wayne Rooney.
It is hard to mention greatest ever players, when my personal pick isn't typically at peak form...
I'm sure Best and all the others will get loads of votes, but i'd hate to just say his name because everyone else does or because i've seen the odd 10 second clip on TV.
Jesus i almost forgot Eric Cantona...my Step Dad was not a big fan of football but he did love to watch United and was always harping on about Cantona. When we played footy in primary school you could always pick a player. I was always Cantona!