But it was about the best, not the most influential. Even then, Bergkamp’s influence on the whole league, and especially Arsenal, was substantial.
I’m not saying he was better than Virgil, I’m just saying it’s difficult to compare a striker and a CB. Which is true despite what Sandy says.
However, if you were compiling an all time PL eleven, I’d say VVD would definitely be in it, but Bergkamp maybe not.