best of the best

Besides, the Hall of Fame is supposed to represent the best of the best, not players who excelled for a few seasons.

Norris said: "We’re fighting against the best of the best but no matter what it has still been a successful season."

He played the best of the best.

"This competition is the best of the best. They all have weapons in their armoury. I think Manchester City will be right up there."

The contract pilots are “the best of the best,” with all the appropriate training and qualifications, and no one has raised safety concerns about them, Fennessy said.