VDS AND RIO STILL FRIENDS

Last updated : 09 February 2006 By Ed

Van der Sar:

"It was very unlucky because I came for it and shouted but Rio did not hear me," he said. "It did not look good on television and for a few seconds your frustration takes over and you say a few things.

"But it was nothing vicious and the following morning we had more time to discuss what happened in a more rational manner."

About Rooney:

"He is, quite rightly, very highly regarded in world football. Even now, I still forget he is only 20. It is unbelievable. The best thing about Wayne is that he is not only capable of producing top-class performances, he does it at crucial moments in matches and can score important goals."