When Rooney isn't all that busy up front, he'll go back for a bit of defending practice. He could play anywhere. If both keepers were crocked I'd put him by the net - he can do everything else. The lad's brilliant - get off his back.

John Orford, Balingasag, Philippines

Dee Manchester you are supporting my view Rooney represents his country but tcould not qualify for Euro 2008.
If he was the prolific striker was paid to be then we should have been to the semis or even won it. He is probably a very nice guy but I wish we had bought Torres when we had the chance

Steve, manchester, UK

Dee Manchester you are supporting my view Rooney represents his country but tcould not qualify for Euro 2008.
If he was the prolific striker was paid to be then we should have been to the semis or even won it. He is probably a very nice guy but I wish we had bought Torres when we had the chance

Steve, manchester, UK

Tevez better than Rooney? I don't think so. What can CT do that WR can't?

The Rooney that ran rings around Turkey's players in 2003 and looked one of the best players in the World at Euro 2004 isn't that same player now. Injuries and off-field problems have stopped him becoming one of the greats.

Fergus Sira-Lexon, England,

"A waste" ? Another ignorant comment from someone who judges Utd from Match Of The Day highlights. His passing, movement etc are truly exceptional - even throughout the boring bits of a match. He cant score a last minute curler against Arsenal every week.

David, Salford,

“We signed Wayne for his potential, which is why we paid [Everton] £26million for him. It's for the long view. In a few years' time we will be saying that's really brilliant business.”

He's already finished. When last did you see him have a good game for either Man Utd or England? Exactly.

Carys Mathews, Chester,

Fergie is right that Utd can improve. Last season - no centre forward, Scholes 2 goals, Giggs hardly a decent game and Rooney left half. Get him up front, buy someone with real pace to play with and a creative player in midfield. Chelski cannot play Lampard, Ballack Deco and Kaka in the same team.

nick Matthew, London,

I have always thought of Roo as over-rated!

I's amazing how us Brits throw around the world-class tag. He is not even as good as Tevez, let alone Ron (for all his faults).

SAF comments says it all, technique and skill were not used to describe him.

If Ron goes then it will be Tevez as No.1!!!

Raf, Luton,

Nick, i'm sorry but that's a load of rubbish! Rooney scored 23 goals the only season that he played up front with a recognised striker - Saha (for half of 06/07) therefore who knows what he could accomplish in a full season with Berbatov.

As for smoking and drinking, he's hardly alone in that!

Tim, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Nick - Rooney is a world-class footballer, who represents his country, and plays with passion in a United shirt - hence your comments I guess. United lose when Rooney doesn't play- says it all really. As for him smoking, a lot of footballers do. They also drink too. They are young men, not machines.

Dee, Manchester,

i totally disagree with Steve from manchester what an absurd comment to make if he was 6 million he would of gone. Wayne rooney is a world class player scored plenty of goals and is the second highest assist maker in the premier league over the last 2 seasons, behind ronaldo and he isnt a selfish.

richard, shropshire,

If Sir Alex had paid £6 m Rooney would have been gone by now. At £26 m you want the real deal not potential. If he was going to perform he would be doing it by now. Ronaldo and Torres have developed into world class, Wayne has gone backwards. Nobody queing up to buy Rooney says it all to me.

Steve, Manshester, UK

Tevez??? whar does Rooney's twin brother think of this. Plays in the same position in the same style, scores about the same number of goals 12/15 a season.

One of these players is always going to be dissapointed unless Ferguson plans to play with 2 support strikers and Bebatov.

Paul , Chiang Mai , Thailand

I think you'll find a surprising number of elite footballers smoke.

Zidane was the best one who springs to mind.

However, looking at your location you are unlikely to have an impartial view.

Some gin with your bitter lemon sir ?

Philip, manchester, uk

I am supporting Rooney to return to the centre stage.Be yourself,Be the number 1!Firing Portuguese ,Let Rooney to be the hero.Wish Manchester United will be better!

owen chen, ningbo, china

Isn't it funny how managers compliment their players.
I mean I have 2 feet as well, I can get aggressive (how aggressive do you want?), I am not afraid to get in the box either (whether I have the ball is another question). I guess the only thing between me and Rooney is the pace; oh and 120k/week.

Mike, Hong Kong, China

"Some may speculate that Ferguson is planning to move Rooney...in preparation for Ronaldo's departure."

This is getting ridiculous,what part of "There's no way Ronaldo will leave this summer" do you journalists not understand?

I bet you will still be saying he's leaving on September 1st!

Fergus Sira-Lexon, England,

A few years ago, most Everton fans believed that Kenwright had sold this lad on the cheap.
Now they think they got a good deal, citing the fact that he has never played as well for United as he did for Everton. He smokes, drinks and generally "plays the game" i.e. not football.

A waste.

Nick , Liverpool,