Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted hoping that Wayne Rooney ends the World Cup as the best player in the world.23-year-old
Rooney reached 25 international goals for England in the midweek win over Croatia, and is widely regarded as the vital cog for the Three Lions as they look to secure glory in South Africa.
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Charlton gives Rooney backing for recordFerguson and Gale back FletcherFerdinand poised for United returnSpeaking to TalkSport radio, Ferguson also spoke on the difficulty of judging Rooney and his potential until he reaches the age of 25.When asked if Rooney could go on to become the best player in the world after the World Cup, Ferguson replied: "I hope your right, he's still young.""Players don't get to the final part of their development until that 25 year area. They start getting authority, timing, calmness, all those various parts."That applies to Wayne and applies to all young players. The problem with any young player is when we're talking about potential."Ferguson continued by talking of the growing maturity Rooney is showing for club and country. The
Manchester United boss also dismissed the idea of the young striker becoming a future England captain, although the Scotsman's reasoning was more to do with positional influence that personal traits."I think he's just growing older, that's the best way to get maturity. The boy hasn't lost the parts that make him a great player, and that's important," said Ferguson."I always think centre forwards are very difficult to be captains. Normally your looking at midfield players and defenders. He'll take responsibility, there's know doubt about that, and there are certain traits of the player that are constant, and that won't ever change for him."Powered by: GiveMeFootball.com, the
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