Taylor: Given is one of the world’s best

BIRMINGHAM keeper Maik Taylor has hailed his Manchester City counterpart Shay Given as one of the world’s best and believes he has become even better since his move to Eastlands.

Northern Ireland number one Taylor has played with and against some of the best goalkeepers around, including Edwin van der Sar during their spell together at Fulham.

But he feels Given is currently at the peak of his career, as demonstrated during Sunday’s goalless draw at St Andrew’s.