NEWCASTLE'S Shay Given is tonight aiming to enhance his credentials as one of the world's best goalkeepers when he faces a strike duo he rates among the top six in the game.

Italian superstar Alessandro Del Piero and France frontman David Trezeguet threaten to all but end United's Champions' League ambitions as Juventus look to turn the screw on Matchday Three in Group E.

And Republic of Ireland World Cup keeper Given admitted: "If you mention the top six strikers in the world, Del Piero and Trezeguet would be among them.

"But I've always wanted to establish myself as one of the top keepers in the world, and playing against these guys on a stage like this can help.''

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