…he's happy for Ronaldo to keep getting booted about by lumbering Premiership full backs, ''If they have to foul him and bring him down all the time, it tells you he is doing something really well,'' said Ferguson. ''Both Rooney and Ronaldo are so alive right now. It is great to see two young people enjoying their football the way they are.
''The great thing about both of them is they are still young and still learning. You may not see the best of them for four or five years. They are willing to learn as well. Wayne has a tremendous work ethic and Cristiano clearly enjoys his game. We are very fortunate to have two young players who I think in the next few years will be world class.
''I think these two will be the best in the world, probably along with Ronaldinho.''