James still England's top man - Jordan - Sport in brief

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Ronaldo netted twice as Manchester United beat Portsmouth 2-0 on Wednesday night, but Pompey coach Joe Jordan still believes James has much to offer at the age of 37.

He said: "David is different class. We believe he is the best British goalkeeper around."

He added: "David has been with us for three years - and to reach 500 games is a great achievement.

"I cannot speak about what he was like before he came to us, but he has been very consistent in his time here."

United moved ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table on goal difference.

The talk, though, was about Ronaldo's second goal - described by manager Sir Alex Ferguson as "the best I've seen in the Premier League".

Former Manchester United striker Jordan added his own words of praise.

"It was the power that made it an impossible shot to save," he said. "Ronaldo is seen as a wide man but the way United play he is almost like a striker. However, to score as many goals as he has is a tremendous achievement."

Ferguson told Sky Sports: "David Beckham's strike rate was pretty good; Eric Cantona used to take them too - but Ronaldo's strike rate is phenomenal. That without doubt must be the best (I've seen in the Premier League)."