Ferguson hails 'fantastic' Rooney

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Two goals from Rooney and one each from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kieran Richardson gave United a 4-1 victory against Watford in a compelling semi-final at Villa Park.

Ferguson said: "The quality of our game when in possession was fantastic. We could have scored more goals but Rooney was absolutely out of this world. He was fantastic."

And while Rio Ferdinand limped off with a groin injury to compound United's defensive problems, Ferguson was delighted after a week in which United also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.

He added: "It's been a great week for us.

"Rooney was aggressive and determined and scored two more goals. He's now got 18 goals and Ronaldo has 21. That's something special for two young lads."

Ferguson admitted he had to jig around his formation to leave Rooney out wide with Ryan Giggs playing through the middle behind striker Alan Smith.

"Smith has breathed fresh life into the side," Ferguson added. "He's been incredible. I've had to organise the team to suit the talents.

"Ryan is definitely suited to playing the role he played. Wayne has no problem with that.

"We know his best position is through the middle but he scored two good goals because he was constantly running inside people."