Rooney winner pleases Fergie

Updated 07.19 Wed Oct 03 2007

Keywords: Sir Alex Ferguson, Champions League, Euro 2008, England, Wayne Rooney, Manchester United, sport, football

Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to see Wayne Rooney score his first goal of the season as Manchester United beat AS Roma 1-0 in the Champions League at Old Trafford.

Rooney struck on 70 minutes to ensure the Red Devils went three points clear at the top of Group F after a burst of quick passing around the Roma box started by Nani.

"It will do him good, goals always do players good, particularly when goals are expected of them, so I'm pleased with that" - Sir Alex Ferguson

The England striker only made his comeback from a broken metatarsal in the 1-0 win at Sporting Lisbon a fortnight ago and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is happy with his progress.

Ferguson said: "It was only his fourth match and he is still trying to get his rhythm and real match fitness, that happens when you only play a few games.

"But it will do him good, goals always do players good, particularly when goals are expected of them, so I'm pleased with that."

Roma, who were beaten 7-1 on their last visit to Old Trafford in April, could have taken something from the game but they spurned a string of chances before and after Rooney struck.

And a relieved Ferguson added: "I think we deserved that bit of luck because we played with good control, good football, good tactical awareness, so I was pleased with the performance... Luck happens in football, no question about that."