<text>  Dennis Irwin has hailed Daley Blinds versatility and backed him to retain a place in the Manchester United starting XI, even when injured players return. The former United left-back, who made 529 appearances for the club between 1990 and 2002, was impressed by Blind when he played in that position during Sundays 3-0 win over Tottenham. It was Uniteds best performance of the season, keeping them anchored in the Premier League top four and boosting confidence ahead of this weekends crunch trip to Anfield to play Liverpool. Daley Blind right was impressive for Manchester United in Sundays 3-0 win over Tottenham . Irwin, seen here celebrating a goal with David Beckham in 1997, believes Blind deserves his place in the team . Sundays clash between Manchester United and Liverpool will be pivotal in the top four race . Daleys a good, honest pro, Irwin told ManUtd.com. He can play at centre-half if you need him, left-back if you need him, and obviously hes played mostly in midfield for us this season. I think hes been a really good signing. Hes a player who reads situations very, very well, I thought he played extremely well on Sunday. Itll be interesting to see the team the manager picks against Liverpool, but it wouldnt surprise me if he picks the same 11 players, because they played so well. Thats the managers decision and hes got one or two back from suspension and injury, but I thought the team played very well on Sunday. Blind sets off in pursuit of Arsenals Francis Coquelin during last weeks FA Cup sixth round tie . Blind celebrates scoring a late equaliser for United at West Ham last month . The Dutch international also scored a crucial late goal at West Brom earlier in the campaign . Dutch international Blind, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax for 13.8m last summer, has at times struggled for form this season but is showing signs of adapting to the English game. Irwin added: I know Blind can fill in places and hes done tremendously well for us in midfield. He hasnt played at left-back that many times, hes not played centre-half in a three that many times for us but we know he can play there. I thought Phil Jones and Chris Smalling were aggressive, didnt give Harry Kane much room, and Antonio Valencia played really well at right-back, so it was good to see and well need plenty of that at Anfield. 