Alex Ferguson has hailed the fierce managerial rival who built Newcastle’s “best ever team” amid an ongoing outpouring of affection for Kevin Keegan. “He re-energised that club and he brought that enthusiasm and fanaticism that great supporters can give. Kevin Keegan and Trevor Brooking played together for England (PA)Sir Trevor Brooking, who played alongside him for England, said in a statement: “I am so very sad to hear the devastating news about my friend and former team-mate Kevin Keegan. “We roomed together on England duty and Kevin, with his bubbly character, was never shy of making jokes, often at my expense! Sir Trevor Brooking (left) and Kevin Keegan remained friends after their playing days together with England (Martin Rickett/PA)World England and Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 Read more“I recently met up for lunch with Kevin and Jean when they were visiting London.