Did an interview with Channel 4 at the cricket. Seemed exceedingly relaxed talking about the mechanics of management, basis of young team, psychology etc. Very candid and open except when given the sucker punch.
From The Sun:
Wayne Rooney asked Alex Ferguson if Manchester United were signing Michael Owen — and was told "No".
Rooney, 19, took it upon himself to have a meeting with boss Fergie as speculation increased that fellow England striker Owen could end his Real Madrid hell and move to Old Trafford.
Real Madrid's chief of Sport, Emilio Butragueno: "Several clubs are interested in signing him and we will have to see what happens over the course of the next two weeks."