Ronnie Wallwork replaced Higginbotham at half-time and deployed him at right-back as Denis Irwin moved to the left.

BBC: Last-day winner for Sheringham

The hosts' first real chance came when Denis Irwin headed wide, and then Colin Cameron had a shot cleared by Paul Raven.

BBC: Wolves 4-1 Grimsby

On several occasions there was a distinct lack of communication between Barthez and his back line - a two-goal deficit only being prevented by the quick feet of Denis Irwin.

BBC: Keane sees red as Chelsea triumph

He spent almost as much time taking the ball on at Manchester's defenders as he did making acrobatic saves, notably pulling out two brilliant stops to block Paul Scholes and Denis Irwin.

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